Savvy

cocksfoot

High autumn and winter production
High quality and very leafy with summer moisture
Bred for soft fine leaves
Disease tolerant with increased palatability
Suited to well drained sandy loam soils
Tolerates acidic soils where perennial ryegrass struggles to persist

Suitable For

Exceptional disease resistance

Savvy cocksfoot is a new age, high yielding cocksfoot suited to high rainfall environments. Providing high production levels in all seasons, it maintains summer quality and palatability due to its low aftermath heading and soft leaves. Unlike many other cocksfoot varieties, Savvy has exceptional disease resistance and has been bred to tolerate hard grazing in cattle and sheep systems, ensuring excellent recovery and persistence in a range of conditions.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 8-10kg/ha
Pasture seed sowing rate (mixed): 4-6kg/ha

Management

Rotational grazing is recommended for maximum growth rate. Hay booster type fertilisers will help to achieve extra drymatter for grazing, silage or hay production.

Rainfall

Minimum 700mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

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