Profile
SHERLOCK is a tetraploid late Perennial ryegrass. The variety provides high stable yields while being highly persistent and soil-covering, even on difficult locations such as peat soils. A very good rust resistance and the outstanding low tendency to form inflorescences in the aftermath, ensures perfect forage quality. The Belgian recommendation "Fourrages Mieux" rated SHERLOCK 109% overall with especially good values for vigor and grazing suitability.
National listing/Official recommendation:
BE, CA, DE
Sowing rate: 40 kg/ha
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high and well-balanced yields
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very low tendency to form inflorescences in the aftermath
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peat soil suitability
Suitability
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | late to very late | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | late to very late | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
6
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medium to high |
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| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
6
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medium to high |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
5
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medium |
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Dry matter yield total
6
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
6
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
5
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
5
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medium |
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| Susceptibility to winter damage |
4
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low to medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
6
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medium to strong |
| Persistence |
6
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medium to high |
| Sward density |
5
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medium |
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Early growth development
5
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Susceptibility to winter damage
4
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Tendency to lodging
6
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Persistence
6
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Sward density
5
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
4
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low to medium |
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Susceptibility to rust
4
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Quality
| Inflorescence formation in aftermath |
2
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very low to low |
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
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Inflorescence formation in aftermath
2
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
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