Temperate Horse Pasture Blend
The Temperate Horse Pasture Blend is a hardy mix designed for temperate regions in Australia, offering strength, drought resistance, and grazing tolerance. Ideal for pastures, it establishes and regrows quickly, providing excellent year-round performance.
Blend Composition
- 40% Summer Active Tall Fescue (for a strong base)
- 32% Excess AR1 Ryegrass
- 28% Feast 2 Ryegrass
Sowing Rate
25 kg/ha
Annual Rainfall Requirements
Minimum 600mm
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Blade
Medium
Colour
Dark Green
Growth
Dense
Growth Rate
Fast
Detailed Description
The Temperate Horse Pasture Blend is expertly crafted to deliver a robust and resilient pasture solution for temperate regions across Australia. Designed with a focus on strength, drought resistance, and grazing tolerance, this blend is ideal for creating durable and lush pastures that can thrive year-round. The combination of Summer Active Tall Fescue, Excess AR1 Ryegrass, and Feast 2 Ryegrass ensures rapid establishment and regrowth, making it perfect for maintaining vibrant pastures with minimal input.
This blend is particularly suited to areas with temperate climates, including Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and New South Wales. Its adaptability to these regions ensures that it can withstand varying weather conditions while maintaining its quality and resilience.
Blend Composition
- 40% Summer Active Tall Fescue – Provides a strong base and enhances drought resistance.
- 32% Excess AR1 Ryegrass – Contributes to the blend’s durability and nutrient quality.
- 28% Feast 2 Ryegrass – Ensures quick establishment and regrowth for consistent pasture quality.
Sowing Tips
For optimal results, sow at a rate of 25 kg/ha. Prepare the soil well to ensure good seed-to-soil contact, and maintain consistent moisture during the germination period. A well-prepared seedbed will facilitate rapid establishment and growth.
Optimal Planting Time
The best time to plant the Temperate Horse Blend is during the cooler months when soil temperatures support germination and growth.
Water
This blend requires a minimum of 600mm annual rainfall to sustain healthy growth. Ensure consistent watering during dry spells to maintain pasture quality.
Fertilising
Regular fertilisation with a balanced nutrient mix will enhance growth and pasture quality. Applying a high-quality fertiliser, such as McKays Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser, during the active growing season will support vigorous growth and maintain nutrient levels in the soil.
Grazing
The Temperate Horse Blend is designed to withstand grazing pressures, making it an excellent choice for horse pastures. It is important to manage grazing intensity to ensure long-term pasture health and productivity.
Ideal Usage
This blend is suitable for pastures, park areas, and other landscaping projects where a durable and resilient grass solution is required.
Pasture Seed and Animal Health
- When purchasing seeds through McKays Grass Seeds, the buyer acknowledges that McKays Grass Seeds is not liable for any animal health issues that may arise from our pasture seeds.
- It is the buyer’s responsibility to contact a certified agronomist to ensure they are purchasing the correct seeds in the correct quantities for their property and animals.
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Locations
Season
Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.
Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter
Seed information
Shade tolerance (Weather)
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
- Heavy Shade
- Full Shade
Drought tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Traffic tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Frost tolerance
- Poor
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Average days to germination
- 2-3 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-4 Weeks
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