Tetrone originated from the same source of germplasm as the well
known Tetila ryegrass (i.e. the Western Wolths region of Holland).
The germplasm is the true annual form of Italian Ryegrass. Tetrone
is strictly annual and has high levels of winter production, particularly
when planted early.
Tetrone has later maturity than Tetila and consequently higher nutritive
value (crude protein and metabolisable energy) for longer
into spring.Tetrone may be used for grazing, silage and hay production.
Tetrone is also suitable for direct drilling into existing pastures due
to its quick to establishment.
It is extremely frost resistant and has excellent cool season growth
making great winter feed.
HEADING DATE
+5 DAYS
LIFE SPAN
<9 MONTHS
MIN RAINFALL (mm)
350
SEEDING RATE
Kg/Ha
DRYLAND
15 - 20
HIGH RAINFALL / IRRIGATION
20 - 25
• Quick start and fast growing
• Annual by nature
• Suitable for grazing, silage or hay production
• Strong winter growth
• Later maturity than other annual tetraploid cultivars
• High levels of soluble carbohydrate and metabolizable energy
• Excellent annual performance