ITALIAN RYEGRASS
SS %stq | 29,3 |
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PG %s.s. | 10,8 |
NDF %s.s. | 52,4 |
ADF %s.s. | 33,7 |
ADL %s.s. | 2,7 |
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ZUC %s.s. | 5,3 |
dNDF %s.s. | 58,3 |
ULF NRC3 | 0,91 |
Average Statistical Values
ITALIAN RYEGRASS – Lolium multiflorum
Poaceae
Also known as Annual Ryegrass, Italian Ryegrass is one of the most widespread forage plants in Italy and in Europe because of its great importance in livestock nutrition.
This is a microtherm that adapts well to various climatic and environmental conditions.
The plant grows very rapidly and vigorously (up to 40-50 tonnes of green matter and 8-10 tonnes of dry matter per hectare) if ideal conditions are met with fresh environments and deep soil rich in nutrients.
On the other hand, it does not tolerate high temperatures or drought.
Which makes it suitable for crop rotation with maize fields. It is commonly used on livestock farms.
The varieties of ryegrass are also distinguished by the number of their chromosomes.
DIPLOID (2n=14): Plant with culm and thin leaves, smaller seed.
In their premature cycle, they are suitable for hay production with lower water content.
TETRAPLOIDS (4n=28): These have twice the number of chromosomes as diploids, with broader leaves and, generally, more developed organs and intense colouring; on the other hand, they contain more water than diploids (2-3%).
Types
AM1 – FANTASTIC
MEDIUM-EARLY Variety of diploid Italian Ryegrass
FANTASTIC owes its name to its incredible productive abilities.
Ideal for hay and silage production.
It is highly resistant to blight and demonstrates early and high-quality results.
Why settle for simple ryegrass, when you could have a FANTASTIC ryegrass?
Uses:
- It may be used as dry forage or for intensive pasture.
- Rapid coverage and forage production.
Characteristics:
Cycle | Medium – early |
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Climate Adaptability | Mediterranean – Warm and cool temperate |
Climate Resistance | Excellent adaptability and resistance to the cold |
Disease Resistance | Exceptional resistance to blight |
Qualities | Excellent palatability – High nutritional value |
Use | Hay and silage |
Seeding Dose | 50-60 Kg/Ha |
Notable Aspects:
- Easy settlement
- Medium-early maturation
- High efficiency especially at the first cut
- High nutritional value
- Highly resistant to blight and collar rot
- Very rapid exsiccation
- Excellent palatability
- Excellent resistance to the cold
Sowing Period: Late September, early October.
Sowing Method: Rows of 13-18 cm, with variable seed amounts for the diploid (35-40 kg/Ha) and tetraploid varieties (40-45 Kg/Ha).
Sowing Depth: The sowing depth must not go below 2 cm.
Quantity of seeds: 35-40 Kg/ha; the highest dose should be used for heavier soil types or less stable soil.
EF – 486 – DASAS
MEDIUM Variety of diploid Italian Ryegrass
FEF 486 is an Italian Ryegrass which may be used over a prolonged period of time.
It is sown in autumn and performs excellently in springtime with a medium-late maturation period.
Use:
- It is recommended for the production of dry hay, but it may also be used for silage.
- It is sown in springtime and may be used for two years.
- The high rate of dry matter will facilitate storage activities.
- The mowing stages should be respected (at the beginning of the sprouting stage) in order to optimise the fodder quality and do the fertilisation required for regrowth.
Characteristics:
Cycle | Medium – early |
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Climate Adaptability | Mediterranean – Warm and cool temperate |
Climate Resistance | Excellent adaptability and resistance to the cold |
Disease Resistance | Exceptional resistance to blight |
Qualities | Excellent palatability – High nutritional value |
Use | Hay |
Seeding Dose | 50-60 Kg/Ha |
Notable Aspects:
- Very rapid settlement
- Medium maturation
- High efficiency especially at the first cut
- High nutritional value
- Good resistance to blight and diseases
- Very rapid exsiccation
- Excellent palatability
Sowing Period: Late September, early October.
Sowing Method: Rows of 13-18 cm, with variable seed amounts for the diploid (35-40 kg/Ha) and tetraploid varieties (40-45 Kg/Ha).
Sowing Depth: The sowing depth must not go below 2 cm.
Quantity of seeds: 35-40 Kg/ha; the highest dose should be used for heavier soil types or less stable soil.
GRAZER
EARLY Variety of diploid Westerwolds Ryegrass
It can be sown in autumn and in spring.
It is an extremely precocious plant, anticipating other ryegrasses by about 15 days.
It can be dried very easily and it shows excellent resistance to diseases.
Grazer is an excellent plant for haymaking.
EASY HAYMAKING
GRAZER is an easier diploid variety and it dries faster while producing top-quality, healthy fodder.
Characteristics:
Cycle | Early |
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Climate Adaptability | Mediterranean – Warm and cool temperate |
Climate Resistance | Excellent adaptability |
Disease Resistance | Exceptional resistance to fungal diseases |
Qualities | Excellent palatability – High nutritional value |
Use | Hay and silage |
Seeding Dose | 50-60 Kg/Ha |
Notable Aspects:
- Precociousness – 15 days earlier than the average variety on the market
- High efficiency – High nutritional value
- Highly resistant to fungal diseases and collar rot
- Highly aggressive towards weeds
- Very rapid exsiccation
- It responds very well to chemical fertility in the soil and fertilisation activities
- Excellent resistance to lodging
- Suitable for spring sowing
Sowing Period: Late September, early October.
Sowing Method: Rows of 13-18 cm, with variable seed amounts for the diploid (35-40 kg/Ha) and tetraploid varieties (40-45 Kg/Ha).
Sowing Depth: The sowing depth must not go below 2 cm.
Quantity of seeds: 35-40 Kg/ha; the highest dose should be used for heavier soil types or less stable soil.
GRAZER NOVA
EARLY Variety of diploid Westerwolds Ryegrass
VERY RAPID GROWTH
GRAZER NOVA grows very rapidly after it has been sown. It was ranked first by BSA Germany.
VERY PRODUCTIVE VARIETY
GRAZER is a very productive variety and it yields an additional 35% at its first cut. GRAZER is also highly resistant to lodging.
EASY HAYMAKING, EXCELLENT CONSERVATION
As a diploid, dry matter content is about 2% more than in tetraploid varieties. This allows a faster drying time in the field and easier hay and silage storage without compromising the quality of the forage.
Characteristics:
Cycle | Early |
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Climate Adaptability | Mediterranean – Warm and cool temperate |
Climate Resistance | Excellent adaptability |
Disease Resistance | Exceptional resistance to blight |
Qualities | Excellent palatability – High nutritional value |
Use | Hay and silage |
Seeding Dose | 50-60 Kg/Ha |
Notable Aspects:
- Precociousness – 15 days earlier than the average variety on the market
- High efficiency – High nutritional value
- Highly resistant to fungal diseases and collar rot
- Highly aggressive towards weeds
- Very rapid exsiccation
- It responds very well to chemical fertility in the soil and fertilisation activities
- Excellent resistance to lodging
- Suitable for spring sowing
Sowing Period: Late September, early October.
Sowing Method: Rows of 13-18 cm, with variable seed amounts for the diploid (35-40 kg/Ha) and tetraploid varieties (40-45 Kg/Ha).
Sowing Depth: The sowing depth must not go below 2 cm.
Quantity of seeds: 35-40 Kg/ha; the highest dose should be used for heavier soil types or less stable soil.
ATTAIN
MEDIUM Variety of Tetraploid Westerwolds Ryegrass
Rapid settlement.
Highly recommended for silage and hay production.
Excellent production and highly efficient.
Uses:
- It may be used as silage or dry forage.
- Rapid coverage and forage production.
Characteristics:
Cycle | Medium |
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Climate Adaptability | Mediterranean – Warm and cool temperate |
Climate Resistance | Excellent adaptability |
Disease Resistance | Exceptional resistance to diseases |
Qualities | Excellent palatability – High nutritional value |
Use | Hay and silage | Seeding Dose | 50-60 Kg/Ha |
Notable Aspects:
- Tetraploid
- To be used from late April/May
- Average regrowth speed
- Medium maturation
- Extraordinary reproductive ability
- Large, dark green leaves
- Excellent general appearance
- Highly resistant to diseases
- Produces good quality dry matter
- Responds well to fertilisation
Sowing Period: Late September, early October.
Sowing Method: Rows of 13-18 cm, with variable seed amounts for the diploid (35-40 kg/Ha) and tetraploid varieties (40-45 Kg/Ha).
Sowing Depth: The sowing depth must not go below 2 cm.
Quantity of seeds: 35-40 Kg/ha; the highest dose should be used for heavier soil types or less stable soil.
Provides NITROGEN – 100-150 kg (of which 50 at ploughing stage), PHOSPHORUS and POTASSIUM – minimum amounts of 8-10mg/kg of assimilable Phosphorus and 100mg/kg of exchangeable Potassium in the soil are sufficient.
LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM SSP. ITALICUM: Very resistant to winter frost, suitable for growing biennial or triennial meadows (it does not grow spikelets easily);
LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM SSP. WESTERWOLDICUM: Annual duration, high settlement ability. It continues growing during the winter if the weather stays mild.