DLF Seeds Italian Ryegrass Shift 1/G - Per Kg
Shift is a fast starting tetraploid Italian ryegrass with a big, broad, upright showy leaf, combining annual-like vigour, rapid establishment and high-yielding winter production. It is an ideal fit for sheep, beef and dairy systems seeking a high yielding, fast starting tetraploid for reliable grazing, hay and silage production.
Features
- Exceptional first season production and annual like early vigour
- Rapid and extremely strong establishment vigour
- Reliable second year feed for reduced re-sowing pressure
- Big, broad, upright showy leaf
- Australian bred, tested and selected
Agronomic details
- Ploidy: Tetraploid
- Heading date: Late (+16 days)
- Rainfall: Minimum 500mm per annum unless irrigated
- Pasture life: 6 months to 2 years
- Soil fertility: Medium (Olsen P 15-20)
- Sowing rate (sole): 25-40kg/ha
- Sowing rate (mixed): 15-25kg/ha
Management
Sow as early as possible to maximise winter feed in the first year. Before first graze, conduct a pull test to ensure the pasture is ready to graze. Graze when the plant has two and a half to three leaves, and leave sufficient residual after each grazing for maximised recovery and dry matter production.
Common Questions
What is Shift Italian ryegrass used for?
Shift is a fast starting tetraploid Italian ryegrass. DLF Seeds describes it as an ideal fit for sheep, beef and dairy systems seeking reliable grazing, hay and silage production.
What rainfall and soil does Shift need?
Minimum 500mm per annum unless irrigated, and medium soil fertility (Olsen P 15-20).
How much seed do I need to sow?
25-40kg/ha as a sole sowing, or 15-25kg/ha in a mix. Sow as early as possible to maximise winter feed in the first year.
How long does Shift last?
Pasture life is 6 months to 2 years, with reliable second year feed for reduced re-sowing pressure.
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.