Italian Ryegrass

RGT Exotyl

RGT Exotyl is the latest release, late maturing, high quality diploid Italian ryegrass from RAGT


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Introducing RGT Exotyl a new unique diploid Italian ryegrass which is a high quality, late maturing and high yielding variety from RAGT.

RGT Exotyl has higher digestibility and increased yields over Indulgence.

RGT Exotyl has improved disease resistance to crown rust, brown leaf rust and powdery mildew as well as displaying excellent re-growth in the second year where conditions are suitable.

Suited to all livestock types

Features

  • Diploid Italian ryegrass
  • Excellent disease rating
  • Good cool season growth
  • Outstanding feed quality
  • Fast to establish with long season quality

Benefits

  • Diploid ryegrass typically has a more aggressive and competitive growth habit, can be more winter hardy under frost, are denser and with a better ground cover and may be more competitive with weeds. It excels in situations where it needs to outcompete other grasses or weeds due to its robust nature, they are more resistant to damage by grazing cattle.
  • Diploid ryegrass tends to be shorter in height and a lighter colour compared to tetraploid ryegrass

Sowing Rates

Dryland
20-25 kg/ha
Irrigation/ high rainfall
25-30 kg/ha
Oversowing kikuyu
30-40 kg/ha
Oversowing perennial pastures
15 kg/ha
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