
Hybrid Ryegrass
Strong yields, lasting performance
Abound is a tetraploid long-rotation hybrid ryegrass designed to give farmers the best of both worlds the fast growth of Italian ryegrass and the staying power of Perennial. With a 3–5 year production period, excellent feed quality, and strong adaptability, it’s a pasture option that keeps delivering season after season.
Why Choose Hybrid Ryegrass?
3–5 Year Production – Delivers consistent feed for multiple seasons.
Fast Out of the Ground – Quick to establish and ready to graze sooner.
High Feed Quality – Excellent digestibility, palatability, and energy for all stock classes.
Flexible Use – Perfect for grazing, silage, or bailage.
Resilient Performer – Handles heavy grazing and cutting, then bounces back strong.
The Hybrid Advantage – Combines the speed of Italian with the persistence of Perennial.
The Payoff for Your Farm
Fast Establishment – Quick germination gets stock grazing early.
3–5 Year Production – Delivers consistent feed for multiple seasons.
Fast Out of the Ground – Quick to establish and ready to graze sooner.
High Feed Quality – Excellent digestibility, palatability, and energy for all stock classes.
Flexible Use – Perfect for grazing, silage, or bailage.
Resilient Performer – Handles heavy grazing and cutting, then bounces back strong.
The Hybrid Advantage – Combines the speed of Italian with the persistence of Perennial.
With Abound, you’re not just planting grass — you’re investing in seasons of reliable performance.
Growing Guide & Technical Details
Sowing Time: Autumn or early spring (depending on moisture availability
Soil Temperature: Optimal establishment above 8–10°C
Seeding Rate:
Drilled: 20–25 kg/ha
Broadcast: 25–30 kg/ha
Seed Depth: 10–15 mm
Soil Prep: Well-cultivated, moist, and firm seedbed
Why Kiwi Farmers Choose Hybrid Ryegrass
✅ The Best of Both Worlds – Fast growth like Italian, with the staying power of Perennial.
✅ Strong Persistence – 3–5 year production period under NZ conditions.
✅ Quality Stock Feed – High palatability, digestibility, and energy.
✅ Flexible & Reliable – Ideal for grazing, silage, and bailage across all stock classes.
✅ Proven Performer – Handles heavy grazing and cutting while bouncing back strong.
More Than Just a Feed
Abound Hybrid Ryegrass isn’t just about good grazing — it’s about long-term flexibility and system efficiency:
Boosts feed supply for up to five years
High-energy feed that drives animal performance
Bridges crop rotations with a versatile mid-term solution