DLF Seeds Italian Ryegrass Manta - Per Kg (25kg bag)
Manta is a diploid Italian ryegrass. Manta demonstrates exceptional establishment speed and rapid early growth that supports the production of quality feed ahead of winter.
Due to its strong cool season performance and excellent spring yield, Manta is a very high yielding diploid that provides increased forage production for meat, milk and conserved feed.
Features
- Fast establishment speed
- Good cool season growth
- Large leaf compared to other diploid Italians
- Impressive spring growth and high total dry matter production
- Versatile performer across all Australian temperate ryegrass regions
Specifications
- Ploidy: Diploid
- Sowing rate (sole): 20-35 kg/ha
- Sowing rate (mixed): 15-25 kg/ha
- Rainfall: Minimum 600 mm per annum
- Heading date: Late (+15)
- Pasture life: 6 months - 2 years
- Soil fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)
Common Questions
What is Manta?
Manta is a diploid Italian ryegrass with fast establishment speed and good cool season growth, providing increased forage production for meat, milk and conserved feed.
What sowing rate should I use?
20-35 kg/ha as a sole sowing, or 15-25 kg/ha in a mix.
What conditions does Manta need?
DLF Seeds lists a minimum rainfall of 600 mm per annum and high soil fertility (Olsen P 20+).
How long will the pasture last?
DLF Seeds lists a pasture life of 6 months - 2 years.
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.