BARENBRUG MARINER RHODES GRASS SEED (SPR) PER KG 300052

Mariner, a tetraploid Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana), is a new Samford type.

Bred in Australia, this perennial variety was specifically selected for superior growth characteristics including increased production, persistence and greater forage quality over commercial Samford and Callide varieties. Leaf blades are large, with multiple tillering characteristics producing a high leaf to stem ratio.

Palatability of this variety remains high, even when mature.

The multiple tillering characteristics of Mariner produces a high leaf to stem ratio, which provides more consumable dry matter than other tetraploid Rhodes grass varieties.

Maturity evenness of this variety provides higher protein feed late in the season.

Mariner demonstrates exceptional recovery after grazing or cutting.

Later flowering than other Samford or Callide Rhodes grass types provides Mariner the ability to maintain feed quality longer and out yield similar varieties in the market place.

Features:

Later flowering than Samford or Callide

Higher leaf to stem ratio compared to Samford or Callide

Highly suited to both grazing and hay making

Highly palatable

Unrivalled persistence

Aggressive, stoloniferous growth habit

High salt tolerance

Excellent production potential

Uses:

Mariner Rhodes grass is an excellent option for high input, intensive grazing or hay cutting operations.

The stoloniferous ability of Rhodes grass makes it ideal for land reclamation and erosion control.

Variety Management / Agronomy:

Mariner is well suited to tropical, sub-tropical and warm coastal temperate regions.

Rhodes grass tolerates a wide range of soils.

Tetraploid Rhodes grass performs and persists best on soils of higher fertility and will respond exceptionally to higher input (fertiliser/irrigation) applications and/or management for intensive production systems.

It can however be hard to establish on heavy cracking clays.

Suggested Sowing Rates (AgriCote coated seed):

Marginal Dryland:
4-6Kg/Ha

Ideal Dryland:
8-12Kg/Ha

Irrigated:
15-20Kg/Ha