Old Canterbury Perennial
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OCP Perennial Ryegrass, also known as Old Canterbury Perennial, is a heritage New Zealand ryegrass variety derived from breeding lines first established in the 1950s. It is recognised for its rugged persistence, hard-grazing tolerance, and adaptability to lower fertility soils.
Although an older cultivar, OCP continues to perform reliably in challenging conditions where more modern, high-input ryegrasses may not persist. Its high endophyte expression provides strong insect protection and pasture resilience, making it well-suited for traditional sheep and beef systems across a wide range of environments.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | High, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Early |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Reliable production in low-input or extensive grazing systems.
- Long-term persistence under hard grazing or set-stocking.
- Reduced management requirements compared with newer, high-fertility cultivars.
- Ideal for farmers seeking a tough, proven ryegrass for dryland or less intensive pasture systems.
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Old Canterbury Perennial
OCP Perennial Ryegrass, also known as Old Canterbury Perennial, is a heritage New Zealand ryegrass variety derived from breeding lines first established in the 1950s. It is recognised for its rugged persistence, hard-grazing tolerance, and adaptability to lower fertility soils.
Although an older cultivar, OCP continues to perform reliably in challenging conditions where more modern, high-input ryegrasses may not persist. Its high endophyte expression provides strong insect protection and pasture resilience, making it well-suited for traditional sheep and beef systems across a wide range of environments.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | High, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Early |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Reliable production in low-input or extensive grazing systems.
- Long-term persistence under hard grazing or set-stocking.
- Reduced management requirements compared with newer, high-fertility cultivars.
- Ideal for farmers seeking a tough, proven ryegrass for dryland or less intensive pasture systems.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
