Barenbrug Tall Fescue Varieties

Barenbrug Forage Annual Ryegrass Varieties

lolium multiflorum westerwoldicum

Annual ryegrass establishes very rapidly, which gives high productivity in the planting season. This species is mainly used for overseeding warm season pastures in the fall. Annual ryegrass is capable of producing high forage yields in a very short period of time.

Ribeye

Ribeye is a new annual ryegrass diploid variety bred for overseeding pastures in the South. It has good rust resistance, excellent cold tolerance, and superior yields. It is an early maturing variety, providing forage early in the spring when forage demand is highest. It is the number one rated variety in several test locations throughout the South. The quality of Ribeye provides excellent animal performance (beef and milk). Find more detailed information in the Ribeye brochure.

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Jumbo

Jumbo is a new tetraploid annual ryegrass bred by the famous University of Florida ryegrass breeder, Dr. Gordon Prine. Jumbo is a new generation tetraploid that combines superior rust resistance with great cold tolerance. It is a late maturing variety maximizing the growing season. Jumbo impresses with its vigorous growth and high yields throughout the South. The variety is suited for mechanical harvesting (silage) as well as grazing.

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Hercules

This late maturing tetraploid variety performs very well in trials closer to the Gulf coast. It is rust-resistant and establishes very quickly. Hercules is leafy and is very palatable to livestock. Ideal for cut and carry.

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Tetra Gold
Tetra Gold is a specially selected tetraploid annual ryegrass. High in protein, fast to establish and impressive per acre yields make Tetra Gold a wise choice for pasture overseeding or mixed with other pasture grasses and Legumes to improve the overall performance whether for pasture or hay production.

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Maximus
Maximus is a new tetraploid annual ryegrass from Barenbrug. Maximus was developed from a naturally occurring population in Highlands of Central Mexico. Maximus is medium maturity variety with good winter growth and high dry matter production. Maximus exhibits erect growth habit with large leaves. It is highly suited for mechanical harvesting. Maximus has good rust resistance and is suitable for production in the Gulf Coast States as well as California.

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	Di/Tetra-ploid	Maturity	Winter-Hardiness	Resistance to rust	Tolerance to grazing
RIBEYE	D	* *	* * *	* *	* * *
JUMBO	T	* * * *	* * *	* * * * *	* * *
HERCULES	T	* * *	* *	* *	* *
MAXIMUS	T	* * *	* *	* * * *	* *
GULF	D	*	*	*	*