Gentech Per Bag Graze-N-Sile Forage Sorghum Basic Thiram (20) Seeds
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- Active ingredient
- Thiram® (Pioneer Basic seed treatment, fungicide)
Pioneer® brand Graze-N-Sile forage sorghum – Basic seed treatment (Thiram®)
Graze-N-Sile is a tall, grain-bearing forage sorghum hybrid (sorghum x sorghum). Pioneer describes it as a substitute for maize silage in dryland areas or in limited irrigation situations.
Features
- A water efficient option providing the most comparable feed option to maize silage
- High white grain component for metabolisable energy (ME) silage for meat or milk production
- Good leaf disease resistance for better silage quality and yield
- Regrows after cutting, meaning it is able to be cut a second time or grazed
- Higher Fall Army Worm (FAW) tolerance than corn in high pressure situations
Trait ratings (Poor 1 – Excellent 9)
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
Maturity: Late. Usage: Pit silage.
Seed treatment
Basic seed treatment (fungicide): Thiram®.
Pioneer® brand seeds are produced and distributed in Australia by GenTech Seeds, a Yates Family Business.
Active Ingredient: Thiram® (Pioneer Basic seed treatment, fungicide)
Common Questions
What is Graze-N-Sile used for?
Graze-N-Sile is a tall, grain-bearing forage sorghum hybrid used for pit silage. Pioneer describes it as a 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 is able to be cut a second time or grazed.
How does it rate for grazing and silage?
On a 1 (poor) to 9 (excellent) 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.
What seed treatment is on this seed?
This is the Pioneer Basic seed treatment, a fungicide treatment with Thiram®.
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.
