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Note: Saxon Diploid Ryegrass is only available through Wesco as part of a custom pasture mix and cannot be purchased as a standalone product.
DENSELY TILLARED HIGH PREFORMING RYEGRASS
Saxon is a traditional-style diploid perennial ryegrass renowned for its density, persistence, and reliability under New Zealand conditions. Saxon delivers excellent early spring growth, strong sward structure, and long-term durability under regular grazing.
This hardy, proven variety forms the foundation of many of Wesco’s most dependable pasture mixes, offering exceptional persistence and resilience in both dryland and higher rainfall systems.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | High Endophyte, Nil Endophyte |
| Sowing rate |
23-27kg per hectare |
| heading date | Plus 3 Days |
| Best used for | Grazing |
- Older well proven ryegrass.
- Does not pull even in peat.
Redefine Cocksfoot is a modern, fine-tillered cocksfoot cultivar designed especially for summer-dry and low-fertility regions. Unlike older cocksfoot types that can dominate and suppress clovers, Redefine has a controlled, cooperative growth habit so it mixes well with ryegrass and legumes while providing strong summer feed and persistence
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare in a mix |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Extends productive pasture through the summer when many cool-season grasses slow or fail.
- Enhances pasture resilience in low-input or low-fertility soils - less reliant on high fertiliser inputs.
- Improved animal feed quality via softer-leaf growth and high tiller count - supporting better grazing utilisation.
- Works well as a component in mixtures with ryegrass and legumes, thereby improving overall pasture system stability and diversity.
Vision Cocksfoot is a high-yielding perennial cocksfoot cultivar designed for New Zealand conditions. With a semi-erect to erect growth habit and fine stem and leaf form, it provides strong feed across all seasons - particularly offering excellent performance in summer-dry, low-fertility or heat-stress environments.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare in a mix |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Extends productive pasture into summer when other species decline, maintaining feed supply and supporting stock condition.
- Ideal for summer-dry farms, hard-to-establish paddocks, or as part of resilient pasture mixes.
- Provides a reliable, long-term grass component that increases pasture stability and reduces the need for frequent re-sowing.
- Works well alongside ryegrass and clover mixes to boost performance while maintaining palatability and persistence.
Crown Royal Cocksfoot is a specialist perennial grass known for its excellent persistence, drought tolerance, and suitability in summer-dry or low-fertility pastures. Cocksfoot in general is highly valued in New Zealand farming systems for its ability to maintain ground cover, provide feed during warmer seasons, and resist harsh conditions where other grasses may weaken.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate |
2-3kg per hectare in a mix |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Extends the productive season of pasture through summer and into early autumn when other grasses may fail.
- Reduces risk of bare ground or rapid decline in dry conditions thanks to deep-rooting and durable sward structure.
- Lowers reliance on high fertility or intensive management because of its tolerance of poorer soils.
- Supports improved pasture longevity - less frequent renovation or reseeding required compared to some other species.
FineFeed is a fine-leaved, diploid annual ryegrass bred to deliver rapid establishment, high tiller density and strong recovery under heavy grazing. Suited to a wide range of environments - especially where tougher conditions or heavier grazing make tetraploids less resilient.
With its robust growth and excellent feed quality, FineFeed is an ideal choice for farmers seeking a reliable annual ryegrass for winter/spring feed, silage or grazing systems.
| Persistence | Up to 9 Months |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Rapid Feed Establishment: Quick germination and strong growth provide early feed when needed.
- High Quality Forage: Fine leaf, high density structure contributes to palatability and nutritive value.
- Resilient Under Grazing: Adapted to heavier grazing regimes and tough pasture situations.
- Flexible Use: Ideal for grazing, silage/hay or as a component in mixed pasture systems.
Moata is an older but still widely used tetraploid Italian ryegrass in New Zealand. It establishes quickly, delivers high winter and spring growth, and offers excellent palatability. It is particularly suited for grazing or baleage systems and performs well across a range of soil and climatic conditions.
| Persistence | Up to 24 Months |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Enables fast feed production for grazing or baleage, ideal to bridge feed gaps.
- Delayed heading date means a longer period of high-quality leafy feed compared to earlier heading varieties.
- Strong palatability and intake support animal performance.
- Flexible use: suitable for beef, dairy or sheep systems in autumn sowing and early spring feed.
- Because of its adaptability, it provides a reliable option when establishing feed in variable soil or climatic conditions.
Fury is a high-yielding, late-flowering tetraploid ryegrass selected for rapid establishment, excellent winter and spring growth. It is ideal as a short-term feed crop - whether for grazing, silage or hay - and is especially suited for autumn sowing and cool-season feed production
| Persistence | Up to 9 Months |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Provides fast growth and quality feed when you need to bridge seasonal feed gaps (e.g., autumn sowing into winter/spring).
- Maintains leafy growth later into the season - useful where earlier-heading grasses go to seed too soon.
- Well-suited for short-term pasture applications (e.g., 6–12 months) including grazing, silage or hay production.
- Enables good utilisation and feed quality thanks to tetraploid traits and late heading
Splice Hybrid Ryegrass is a high-performance tetraploid inter-species cross combining perennial ryegrass, Italian ryegrass, meadow fescue and tall fescue. This cultivar has been specifically bred for New Zealand conditions to deliver rapid establishment, strong year-round growth, and excellent feed quality, along with improved persistence under grazing and summer stress.
| Persistence | 1-3 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | AR1, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Delivers premium feed quality for high-output systems - improved animal performance from earlier and continuous feed.
- Extends the grazing window - late heading keeps the sward leafy and productive later into spring.
- Versatile: works for dairy, beef, sheep or deer systems needing a high-performance pasture component.
- Strong in both grazing and silage applications due to its robust growth and persistence profile.
Shogun Hybrid Ryegrass is a premium tetraploid, perennial × Italian ryegrass hybrid. It combines the quick strike and high winter/spring production of Italian ryegrasses with the improved longevity and summer yield traits of perennial ryegrasses. Ideal for short-to-medium term pasture (1-3 years) or as an undersowing option to boost existing swards
| Persistence | 1-3 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | NEA, NEA12, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Delivers strong early feed and high-yield production for finishing, dairying or grazing systems requiring rapid results.
- Rapid time to graze post‐sowing - less down‐time for paddocks.
- High palatability means livestock utilise more feed, improving performance and intake.
Hypa is a high-performance tetraploid hybrid ryegrass that blends the best of Italian and perennial ryegrass genetics. Designed for rapid establishment and year-round production, Hypa delivers strong, high-quality forage and is equally suited for short-rotation pasture or over-sowing into existing swards.
| Persistence | 1-3 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- High quality, palatable feed that supports animal performance across livestock classes.
- Durable and persistent under variable conditions and grazing pressure.
- Flexible management options - can be used as a dedicated stand or to reinforce/over-sow existing pasture.
- Reduced risk of feed gaps thanks to extended seasonal growth window.
Active Hybrid Ryegrass is a long-rotation hybrid ryegrass that combines the persistence of perennial ryegrass with the rapid growth and feed quality of Italian ryegrass.
With its strong tillering habit, fine leaf, and high palatability, Active offers exceptional grazing value for sheep, beef, and dairy systems throughout New Zealand.
| Persistence | 1-3 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Low Endophyte |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Hybrid strength: Combines the vigour of Italian ryegrass with the persistence of perennial ryegrass.
- Rapid establishment: Quick to strike and ready for grazing sooner after sowing.
- High feed quality: Produces dense, leafy, highly digestible feed for all livestock classes.
- Strong cool-season growth: Excellent winter and early-spring production to fill seasonal feed gaps.
- High palatability: Fine-leafed, dark green sward that livestock prefer and graze efficiently.
Base Perennial Ryegrass is a late-heading tetraploid ryegrass bred to deliver exceptional feed quality, strong seasonal growth, and excellent animal performance. It’s known for its dense, leafy growth habit and outstanding palatability, making it one of the most preferred pasture options for high-performance dairy, beef, and sheep systems.
| Persistence | 3-5 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | AR37, AR1, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- High-yielding tetraploid: Larger leaves with higher sugar content for improved palatability and animal intake.
- Excellent feed quality: Consistently high metabolisable energy and digestibility.
- Late-heading growth: Keeps pastures leafy and high-quality well past spring.
- Strong cool-season growth: Provides valuable feed during autumn and winter.
4Front is a tetraploid perennial ryegrass developed by Barenbrug in New Zealand., delivering exceptional year-round yield, improved persistence, and superior grazing performance.
| Persistence | 3-5 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | NEA2 |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Delivers high feed quantity and quality, supporting better live-weight gains, milk production, and productive grazing.
- Extended season feed: Because of the late heading and persistence, feed quality remains high later in the season when some grasses decline.
- Robust performance under intensive grazing systems: The high tiller density and tetraploid nature make it suitable for high-performance dairy, beef, or mixed systems.
Cantina is a late-heading tetraploid perennial ryegrass bred by Valley Seeds for exceptional feed quality, strong persistence, and high dry matter production. It provides consistent performance through winter, spring, and summer, making it an ideal base for high-performing pasture systems.
As a tetraploid, Cantina produces lush, leafy growth with excellent palatability and digestibility, supporting animal performance in both dairy and livestock systems. Its late heading extends feed quality well into late spring and early summer, while strong disease resistance ensures durability under intensive grazing.
Note: Cantina is only available through Wesco as part of a custom seed mix. It cannot be purchased as a standalone product
| Persistence | 4-5 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | High |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Late-Heading Tetraploid: Extends f
- High Dry Matter Yield: Consistent performance under good management and fertility.
- Excellent Palatability: Lush, soft leaves encourage high animal intake and improved conversion efficiency.
- Strong Rust Resistance: Maintains clean, green growth through humid conditions.
- Persistent & Adaptable: Performs reliably across a range of soil types and environments.
- Mix Flexibility: Combines exceptionally well with dense diploids, cocksfoot, and clovers for balanced, high-quality pastures
Foxtrot is a tetraploid perennial ryegrass selected for high forage yield, digestibility, and persistence under grazing. It offers improved palatability and higher metabolisable energy compared to many diploid ryegrasses, making it suitable for high-performance finishing or dairy systems
| Persistence | 4-5 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | Nil |
| Sowing rate | 27-32kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Improves feed quality and animal intake, which can support higher liveweight gains or milk production.
- Good option for high-output farms where feed quality, not just quantity, is critical.
- Helps maximise pasture utilisation due to improved palatability and regrowth.
- Offers an alternative to diploid ryegrasses especially when performance is the goal rather than low-input persistence.
- Works well when mixed with clovers and herbs to build a high-quality sward.
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.
Stamina is a older well tested perennial ryegrass which is know for strong establishment, persistence and rust tolerance
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | High, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Early |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Excellent rust tolerance good early spring growth.
- Versatile across soil types and climatic zones in NZ.
- Good compatibility with clover and mixed-pasture systems, enabling flexibility in pasture design.
Rohan Perennial Ryegrass is a spreading-type perennial ryegrass cultivar developed in New Zealand, designed especially for sheep and beef/hill-country systems. It features a unique spreading habit (fills bare areas) and is noted for high persistence, low maintenance, and good palatability.
| Persistence | 5 Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | NEA2, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Spreading growth habit: Actively spreads to fill bare patches, improving ground cover and long-term sward density.
- Fine, dense tillering: Creates a soft, palatable pasture ideal for sheep and beef systems.
- Late-heading (+16 days): Extends the leafy feed period into late spring and early summer.
- High persistence: Performs well in dry, hill-country, or challenging soil conditions.
- Low staggers risk: NEA2 endophyte maintains animal safety without compromising pest protection.
- Adaptable performance: Suitable for both rotational and set-stocked grazing systems.
Maxsyn Perennial Ryegrass is a mid- to late-heading diploid perennial ryegrass bred in New Zealand by Barenbrug for superior persistence, high-quality feed, and excellent seasonal balance. It features either the NEA4 or NEA12 endophyte, delivering excellent insect protection while maintaining strong animal safety. With its dense tillering and robust root structure, Maxsyn provides reliable performance under both intensive and extensive grazing systems.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | NEA4, NEA12, Nil |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Mid |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- Reliable, high-quality feed for dairy, sheep, and beef systems.
- Long-term persistence under heavy grazing pressure.
- Excellent palatability and digestibility for high animal performance.
- Maintains strong growth through variable conditions.
Array Perennial Ryegrass is a late-heading diploid ryegrass developed for high-quality feed and reliable persistence under New Zealand conditions. It combines excellent yield potential with a dense, fine-leaved sward structure, making it ideal for intensive grazing systems. With the inclusion of the NEA2 endophyte, Array offers balanced insect protection and dependable performance in a variety of soil types and climates.
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| endophyte | NEA2, Nill |
| Sowing rate | 25-30kg per hectare |
| heading date | Late |
| Best used for | Grazing, Hay, Silage |
- High-quality feed for improved animal performance and weight gain.
- Outstanding persistence under both rotational and set-stocking systems.
- Reliable year-round production with excellent spring and autumn growth.
- Dense sward structure for weed suppression and clover compatibility.
- Ideal for dairy, sheep, and beef systems seeking longevity and resilience.
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