Cocksfoot Warrior II

Cocksfoot Warrior II

(ORCHARD GRASS)
Dactylis glomerata L.
    	
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    persistent perennial grass
    	
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    a productive, drought-tolerant grass
    	
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    a valuable grass in drier situations 
    	
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    requires moderate fertility 
    	
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    light free-draining soils 
    	
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    is endophyte-free
    	
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    can be safely grazed during summer
    	
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    earlier cocksfoot varieties used for conservation 
    	
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    late types are excellent for grazing
    	
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    in summer dry areas often used as a minor component in ryegrass/clover pasture mixes
    	
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    is a good mix with perennial ryegrass phalaris and tall fescue 
    	
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    Suggested sow rate: 6-10 kg/ha alone 2-5 kg/ha in mixtures
    	
Cons
    	
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    limited winter growth
    	
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    older varieties can dominate pastures, reducing clover levels and digestibility