Humbolt Forage Rye was purpose bred to produce an 'early bite'; in fact, its spring growth can be up to three weeks earlier than Italian ryegrass.
Humbolt's excellent tillering capacity and early vegetative growth ensures maximum intakes and palatability. Humbolt has excellent winter hardiness and can recover quickly after grazing or cutting.
| Average Dry Matter Yield | 5-6 tonnes/ha |
| Dry Matter | 25% |
| Digestibility Value | 67% |
| Average Fresh Yield | 20-24 tonnes/ha |
| Crude Protein | 11-12% |
| Metabolisable Energy | 10 MJ/kg DM |
| Sowing Period | September to October |
| Direct Drill | 185kg/ha (75kg/acre) |
| Forage Rye & Italian Ryegrass | 17kg Italian ryegrass with 125kg forage rye per ha |
Humbolt Forage Rye was purpose bred to produce an 'early bite'; in fact, its spring growth can be up to three weeks earlier than Italian ryegrass.
Humbolt's excellent tillering capacity and early vegetative growth ensures maximum intakes and palatability. Humbolt has excellent winter hardiness and can recover quickly after grazing or cutting.
| Average Dry Matter Yield | 5-6 tonnes/ha |
| Dry Matter | 25% |
| Digestibility Value | 67% |
| Average Fresh Yield | 20-24 tonnes/ha |
| Crude Protein | 11-12% |
| Metabolisable Energy | 10 MJ/kg DM |
| Sowing Period | September to October |
| Direct Drill | 185kg/ha (75kg/acre) |
| Forage Rye & Italian Ryegrass | 17kg Italian ryegrass with 125kg forage rye per ha |
