Barenbrug Mariner Rhodes Grass Seed - Per Kg
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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.
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:
- High salt tolerance
- Palatability remains high, even when mature
- Large leaf blades, with multiple tillering characteristics producing a high leaf to stem ratio
- Exceptional recovery after grazing or cutting
- Later flowering than other Samford or Callide Rhodes grass types
Uses: An excellent option for high input, intensive grazing or hay cutting operations. The variety is strongly stoloniferous, whose aggressive runners provide good soil cover for weed suppression and erosion control.
Variety management / agronomy: Well suited to tropical, sub-tropical and warm coastal temperate regions (minimum rainfall 650mm). 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.
Sowing rates:
Marginal dryland: 4-6kg/ha
Ideal dryland: 8-12kg/ha
Irrigated: 15-20kg/ha
Common Questions
What is Mariner Rhodes grass?
Mariner is a tetraploid Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana), a new Samford type. Bred in Australia, this perennial variety was selected for increased production, persistence and greater forage quality over commercial Samford and Callide varieties.
What regions and soils suit Mariner?
It is well suited to tropical, sub-tropical and warm coastal temperate regions, with a minimum rainfall of 650mm. Rhodes grass tolerates a wide range of soils but can be hard to establish on heavy cracking clays, and tetraploid Rhodes grass performs and persists best on soils of higher fertility.
What sowing rate should I use?
Barenbrug suggests 4-6kg/ha for marginal dryland, 8-12kg/ha for ideal dryland and 15-20kg/ha irrigated. Plant ideally at 5mm and no more than 1cm deep.
When can I graze a new stand?
Do not graze until follow-up rain post planting allows seedlings to develop a strong root system and set some seed, then graze lightly. Rotational grazing is preferable to continuous stocking for long term persistence.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.