Barenbrug Megamax Panic Mix 10% Gatton - 90% 059 Panic - Per Kg
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Barenbrug Megamax panic mix: 90% Megamax 059 panic and 10% Gatton panic, sold per kg.
Megamax 059
A very high quality grass, that maintains quality longer into the season. The newest perennial C4 grass suited to tropical and sub-tropical environments. A Gatton Panic type. Megamax 059 suits a wider range of soil types and can handle much tougher conditions than traditional Gatton Panic.
- Use pattern 5-20+ year tropical grass pasture systems
- Tropical and Sub Tropical medium rainfall zone (>550mm) or high rainfall and irrigation
- Dairy and beef finishing, silage and hay
- Responsive to rainfall, with higher leaf production and finer stem
- Increases of up to 10.5% more DM vs Gatton, 11.9% more DM vs Green annually
Megamax 059 is very well suited to Tropical and Sub-Tropical regions, with performance where cooler winters are experienced such as southern QLD, Northern NSW and WA. It has best performance and persistence on deeper, more fertile soils but tolerates varying soil texture types. It is not tolerant of prolonged water logging, and is not persistent on salinity or acidic soils. It is extremely cold tolerant, and can tolerate light frosts. It exhibits good shade tolerance. It is very drought hardy, and can tolerate extended dry periods.
All panic grasses require well drained soils and rotational grazing to persist in the short to medium term. Poor persistence occurs in areas with a combination of frequent frosts and cold, wet soils.
Gatton panic
A summer growing perennial grass that is used widely in cattle grazing systems. Gatton is a highly palatable plant with good forage quality when green.
Animal health
Pure stands of panic grasses have been known to cause photosensitisation (more so in sheep). Panic Grasses also have low to medium levels of Oxalates, which can result in big head in horses. For grazing it is recommended to have a mixed sward.
Common Questions
What is in this mix?
90% Megamax 059 panic and 10% Gatton panic. Megamax 059 is a perennial C4 grass suited to tropical and sub-tropical environments, a Gatton Panic type.
What soils and rainfall does Megamax 059 suit?
It has best performance and persistence on deeper, more fertile soils but tolerates varying soil texture types. It is not tolerant of prolonged water logging, and is not persistent on salinity or acidic soils. Barenbrug lists a minimum rainfall of 500mm+ and pH 5.5-8.0.
When should it be sown?
Megamax 059 has optimal germination with soil temperatures of at least 21°C, with a critical temperature of 16°C and rising. Temperatures above 35°C will greatly reduce germination and seedling survival, so avoid planting in the hottest summer weather.
Are there any animal health issues?
Pure stands of panic grasses have been known to cause photosensitisation (more so in sheep). Panic grasses also have low to medium levels of oxalates, which can result in big head in horses. For grazing a mixed sward is recommended.
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. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
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.