Samson
PROVEN & TRUSTED TO DELIVER SPRING LAMBING FEED.
- Sowing Rate 18 kg/HA
- Heading Date Mid (+3)
- Ploidy Diploid
- Endophyte AR1
- Rust Tolerance Very High
- Perenniality Perennial
- Grazing Seasons Spring, Summer
Samson is a medium tillered perennial ryegrass with rapid and vigorous establishment. Samson is a high yielding cultivar, especially through the summer months.
- Samson has been used extensively in developing AR1 novel endophyte
- Proven persistence in a wide range of New Zealand environments
- Productive under sheep and beef management
- Bred for improved rust tolerance
Samson was bred by AgResearch Grasslands from plants selected from Northland, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, Waikato, Manawatu, Canterbury and Southland. Samson has excellent rust tolerance and reduced stem production in spring. Samson has been very successfully used on dairy, sheep and beef farms where farmers want strong and reliable pasture production.
Samson perennial ryegrass is available with AR1 novel endophyte.
Performance Data
Samson is a general purpose perennial ryegrass that excels under sheep and beef grazing. Samson is one of the most widely tested AR1 varieties available.
Samson was bred from a wide range of genetics from around New Zealand making it an excellent long term pasture choice countrywide. Samson has been researched extensively, especially in developing the novel endophyte AR1.
Farmers keep coming back to Samson because they trust it to persist and perform.
Pre-existing trial data, podcasts and agrinotes remain in use with references to AR37. AR128 is a new generation of epoxy-janthitrem endophyte providing strong insect protection, similar to AR37, but with improved storage and delivery to the paddock.
Suggested Mixes
North Island Dairy/Beef/Sheep
| Rate (kg/ha) | |
|---|---|
| Samson AR1 perennial ryegrass* | 16-20 |
| Tribute white clover | 4 |
| Sensation red clover | 4 |
| TOTAL | 24-28 |
South Island Dairy/Beef
| Rate (kg/ha) | |
|---|---|
| Samson AR1 perennial ryegrass* | 14 |
| Ohau long rotation grass | 10 |
| Tribute white clover | 4 |
| Sensation red clover | 4 |
| TOTAL | 32 |
South Island Sheep
| Rate (kg/ha) | |
|---|---|
| Samson AR1 perennial ryegrass* | 12 |
| Supreme AR1 long rotation ryegrass* | 8 |
| Tribute white clover | 4 |
| Sensation red clover | 4 |
| TOTAL | 28 |
* AR1 is not recommended for areas where black beetle, porina or root aphid are common problem pests. Grass seed should be Superstrike® treated where Argentine stem weevil, black beetle or grass grub are a risk to seedlings.
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