SPS Summer Active Fescue Perennial Blend

Hummer

Hummer is a market leading summer active tall fescue and has shown excellent persistence under tough conditions, maintaining density over time. Hummer has been bred for softer leaves, making grazing management easier than coarser type fescues. Hummer tall fescue with MaxP® endophyte is is well suited for a wider range of Australian conditions compared to perennial ryegrass. It can tolerate heavy, wet and moderately saline soils, but also grows more for longer than ryegrass in hot conditions. Hummer is a flexible grass as it can be used in irrigated or dryland conditions. Hummer can also be used in dairy, beef and sheep farming systems. It can be used in mixed pastures with Ecotain® environmental plantain, clovers or chicory. MaxP® is a novel tall fescue endophyte that improves the ability of tall fescue pastures to handle pest attack and moisture stress. Key features: • Fine and palatable leaf encourages greater utilisation by stock • Higher quality soft leaves • High yields and autumn activity • Deep rooted perennial providing excellent persistence • Contains MaxP® endophyte Sowing rate: 20-30 kg/ha alone 15-25 kg/ha with clovers and herbs Persistence: 5-10 years Best grazing practice: Rotational Endophyte: MaxP®

Endo
600mm+

Winter White

Highly winter active, Winter White II is a large leaf white clover with superior establishment and winter production compared to other varieties. It can be included in all perennial pasture mixes as a valuable legume component through winter and early spring, proving ideal for grazing as well as hay and silage production. Winter White II also performs well with short term ryegrasses from grazing to improving silage and hay production. Sowing rate: 3-5 kg/ha alone 1-3 kg/ha in a mix

800mm+
Large

Mainstay

A new highly productive, large leaf variety with high stolen density normally seen in smaller leaf varieties. Displays both persistence and high drymatter yields, making it ideal for use in high performance pastures. Has excellent heat tolerance and would be ideally suited in dairying pastures under irrigation. Sowing rate: 3-5 kg/ha alone 1-3 kg/ha in a mix

800mm+
Large

Tribute

A medium-large leaved white clover, Tribute demonstrates strong persistence, superior out-of-season production and very high drymatter production. With tolerance to clover root weevil and excellent persistence under hard grazing, Tribute is adaptable to a wide range of farm types, providing very high production levels year-round. Sowing rate: 3-5 kg/ha alone 1-3 kg/ha in a mix

700mm+
Medium

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