Gentech Graze-N-Sile B/S Plus Forage Sorghum Thicruep 20kg Bag
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Pioneer® brand Graze-N-Sile forage sorghum (20kg bag)
Graze-N-Sile is a tall, grain-bearing forage sorghum hybrid, the ideal substitute for maize silage in dryland areas or in limited irrigation situations. It is a sorghum x sorghum hybrid with white grain.
Features:
- A water efficient option providing the most comparable feed option to maize silage
- High white grain content produces high metabolisable energy (ME) silage for meat and milk systems
- Good leaf disease resistance for better silage quality and yield
- Regrows after cutting, meaning it can be cut a second time or grazed
- Higher Fall Army Worm (FAW) tolerance than corn in high pressure situations
Trait ratings (1–9 scale):
Early seedling vigour: 6
Fast feed: 4
Late summer/carry over feed: 5
Beef grazing: 5
Dairy grazing: 4
Sheep grazing: 4
Hay making: 5
Pit silage: 9
Round bale silage: 6
In Australia, Pioneer® brand products are produced and distributed exclusively by GenTech Seeds.
Common Questions
What is Graze-N-Sile used for?
Graze-N-Sile is a tall, grain-bearing forage sorghum hybrid used for pit silage, and is the ideal substitute for maize silage in dryland areas or in limited irrigation situations.
Can it be cut more than once?
Yes. It regrows after cutting, meaning it can be cut a second time or grazed.
How does it rate for grazing and silage?
On a 1–9 scale Pioneer rates it 9 for pit silage, 6 for round bale silage, 5 for hay making, 5 for beef grazing, 4 for dairy grazing and 4 for sheep grazing.
Who produces Pioneer seed in Australia?
In Australia, Pioneer® brand products are produced and distributed exclusively by GenTech Seeds.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
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.