BARENBRUG MEGAMAX PANIC MIX 20% GATTON - 80% 059 PANIC PER KG 22190064

Megamax is a new Gatton panic grass (Panicum maximum) type.

Megamax was selected in Australia by the Future Farming Industry CRC, DAFWA, NSW DPI and Barenbrug.

It is a new variety of panic grass and one of the first sub-tropical perennial grass varieties selected for both tropical and sub-tropical Australia, with the field evaluation undertaken in both temperate WA, northern NSW and QLD.

It was selected for superior growth characteristics including increased production, higher persistence and cool season tolerance in comparison to other commercial sub-tropical grass cultivars.

Leaf blades are large with multiple tillering characteristics, producing a high leaf to stem ratio.

Megamax is well suited to tropical and sub-tropical regions, being very well suited to WA, along with areas of QLD and subtropical NSW.

It performs best on deep, fertile soils and will tolerate varying soil types provided they are well drained.

Will not tolerate prolonged waterlogging, salinity or very acidic soils.

 Megamax can tolerate frosts, with the tops being burned off and recovering during the onset of warmer conditions.

It exhibits early season growth coming out of winter, with best growth in early spring, better than either Rhodes grass or buffel. Being shade tolerant, it can be grown successfully under tree lines, open forest or plantation.

Megamax can tolerate extended dry periods and is also tolerant of short term flooding by moving water.

Key features:

Quality feed, high leaf to stem ratio

Higher biomass production than Gatton and Green panic

Greater persistence than Gatton and Green panic varieties

Adaptable to variable rainfall environments, rapid response to rainfall

Highly palatable, readily eaten by all stock types

Well suited to grazing or cutting

Cool season and shade tolerance

Early season growth, great winter bounce back