BARENBRUG MEGAMAX PANIC MIX 10% GATTON - 90% 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
Common Questions
What is Megamax Panic and where should I plant it?
Megamax is a 'Gatton' panic grass variety selected in Australia for tropical and sub-tropical regions. It's well suited to WA, areas of QLD and subtropical NSW. It performs best on deep, fertile soils that are well drained, and it's shade tolerant so it can grow under tree lines, open forest or plantation.
What soil conditions does Megamax need?
Megamax performs best on deep, fertile soils and will tolerate varying soil types provided they are well drained. It will not tolerate prolonged waterlogging, salinity or very acidic soils. It can tolerate short term flooding by moving water and extended dry periods.
How does Megamax perform in winter and cooler months?
Megamax has good cool season tolerance and can tolerate frosts. When tops are burned off by frost, it recovers during the onset of warmer conditions. It exhibits early season growth coming out of winter with best growth in early spring, giving better winter bounce back than Rhodes grass or buffel.
What are the main advantages of Megamax?
Megamax has higher biomass production and greater persistence than other Gatton and Green panic varieties. It has large leaf blades with a high leaf to stem ratio, making it quality feed that's highly palatable and readily eaten by all stock types. It's well suited to both grazing and cutting, and responds rapidly to rainfall in variable rainfall environments.
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