BARENBRUG RAY DESMANTHUS PER KG 21101240
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Ray Desmanthus is a completely new variety of desmanthus bred in Australia.
This highly productive, drought tolerant perennial legume is very palatable to livestock, has a high digestibility and protein content and does not cause bloat.
Ray produces high amounts of forage yield from its strongly erect and upright growth habit.
Unlike other desmanthus varieties, Ray remains very fine in the stem and has stay green traits that help maintain feed quality and reduce the amount of unpalatable woodiness expressed in the plant as it matures.
Being later flowering (42 days later than cv. Marc) allows Ray to produce higher quality feed later into the growing season, with the finer softer appearance of the plant resulting in Ray often being labelled as a ‘tropical lucerne’ or ‘mini leucaena’.
Key features:
Highly palatable, non-toxic tropical legume (no mimosine)
Ideally suited to and highly productive in heavy clay soils
Excellent persistence - robust, woody base and protected main growing crown
Drought tolerant - deep tap rooted perennial able to access moisture
Tolerant to frost and heavy grazing
Exceptional persistence - recruits readily from seed and regenerates from the crown
No requirement for height management
Suitable for addition to stock licks and animal supplements
Australian bred for Australian conditions
Common Questions
What is Ray Desmanthus?
Ray Desmanthus is a new variety of desmanthus bred in Australia. It's a highly productive, drought tolerant perennial legume that's very palatable to livestock, has high digestibility and protein content, and does not cause bloat. It's often described as a 'tropical lucerne' or 'mini leucaena' because of its fine, soft appearance.
What kind of soil does Ray Desmanthus suit?
Ray is ideally suited to and highly productive in heavy clay soils. It's a deep tap rooted perennial that's drought tolerant and able to access moisture, plus it's tolerant to frost and heavy grazing, making it a robust choice for Australian conditions.
Why does Ray stay green longer than other desmanthus?
Ray has stay green traits and flowers later than other varieties, which helps maintain feed quality and reduce woodiness as the plant matures. This means it produces higher quality feed later into the growing season compared to other desmanthus varieties.
Can Ray Desmanthus be used in stock supplements?
Yes, Ray is suitable for addition to stock licks and animal supplements. It's a non-toxic tropical legume with no mimosine, making it safe for livestock use in this way.
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.