Rhodes Grass Seed Exporter from Pakistan — Bulk Wholesale

Direct Pakistani exporter of Rhodes grass seed (Chloris gayana) — drought-tolerant, warm-season perennial grass for hay, pasture, and silage. ISTA-tested. FOB Karachi. 68 years of forage seed trust.

What is Rhodes grass?

Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is one of the world's most widely planted warm-season pasture grasses. Native to East and Southern Africa, it has been adopted across Australia, the Middle East (especially Saudi Arabia and UAE), East Africa, Latin America, and the Indian sub-continent for its ability to produce high-quality forage under heat, drought, and moderately saline conditions.

For livestock buyers, Rhodes grass is typically planted alongside alfalfa (lucerne) in mixed dairy and beef systems — alfalfa supplies the protein, Rhodes grass supplies the bulk fibre. Together they support year-round forage production in tropical and subtropical zones.

Why source Rhodes grass seed from Pakistan?

Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh regions produce Rhodes grass seed under controlled, irrigated conditions with high seed purity and competitive FOB pricing. Compared to Australian or African origins, Pakistani Rhodes grass typically delivers:

• 15-30% lower FOB price on equivalent ISTA-tested lots
• Faster shipping to MENA — 5-7 days to Jebel Ali, 8-12 days to Jeddah, Dammam
• Direct exporter relationship — no intermediaries, no markups
• ISTA Orange Certificate on every lot, phytosanitary certificate, COO

Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Botanical name	Chloris gayana
Cultivar	Common Rhodes, Katambora available
Purity	≥98% (ISTA-tested per lot)
Germination	≥85%
Inert matter	≤2%
Other crop seed	≤0.1%
Weed seed	Tested per shipment
Moisture	≤10%
Seeding rate	4-6 kg/ha (pasture), 6-10 kg/ha (hay)
Packing	25kg PP woven bags, 50kg jute, 1MT FIBC

Top buyer markets we serve

Kohenoor International exports Rhodes grass seed to dairy and beef operations across:

• Saudi Arabia — large-scale Al-Kharj and Al-Jouf dairy clusters
• UAE — Abu Dhabi and Al Ain forage producers
• Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain — pasture and racehorse feed
• Oman — Dhofar and Batinah cattle systems
• East Africa — Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia dairy and beef
• Sub-Saharan Africa — Sudan, Somalia, Zambia, Mozambique
• South Asia — Bangladesh, Sri Lanka commercial dairies

How to order — 3 steps

1. Send your spec by WhatsApp (+92 310 4929292): quantity in MT, port of destination, target arrival month, any cultivar preference.
2. Receive FOB quote within 24 hours with current spec sheet and indicative shipping schedule.
3. Confirm by LC, TT, or other agreed terms — ISTA Orange Certificate, phyto, COO, and BL issued before loading.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Rhodes grass and alfalfa?

Both are forage crops but ecologically very different. Rhodes grass (Chloris gayana) is a warm-season grass that supplies fibre and bulk. Alfalfa (Medicago sativa, also called lucerne or berseem hegazi) is a legume that supplies protein and fixes nitrogen. Most professional dairy systems plant both in rotation or as a mixed sward.

How long does Rhodes grass last?

Rhodes grass is a perennial grass that, under good management (irrigation, fertilisation, controlled grazing), can persist productively for 3-5 years. Hay producers in Saudi Arabia commonly run 4-year stands before re-establishment.

Can Rhodes grass tolerate saline soils?

Yes — Rhodes grass tolerates moderate salinity (up to about 7-10 dS/m EC) better than most temperate grasses, which is why it's popular in coastal MENA dairy regions.

Do you ship samples?

Yes. We send 250g - 1kg seed samples with full ISTA test report by DHL or FedEx (buyer pays courier). Sample requests via WhatsApp +92 310 4929292.

What payment terms do you accept?

For first-time buyers: 100% TT against scan copy of BL, or irrevocable LC at sight. For repeat buyers: terms negotiable based on relationship and order volume.

Related products

• Alfalfa (lucerne) seed exporter Pakistan — the protein partner to Rhodes grass
• Full Kohenoor seed product range — forage, herbs, spices, oil seeds
• Rhodes grass buyer guide (blog)