Profile
The early diploid variety WATSON is characterized by high yields, which are particularly evident in subsequent cuts. At the same time, it demonstrated great persistence in the German VCU test. As one of the few varieties to receive a grade of 3, WATSON represents a significant improvement in rust resistance, which is all the more important for early varieties, as they are often susceptible to rust during the summer growth period.
National listing/Official recommendation:
DE
Sowing rate: 40 kg/ha
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top yields throughout entire vegetation
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best rust resistance
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high persistence and sward density
Suitability
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | early | |
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | early | |
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
6
|
medium to high |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
3
|
low |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
8
|
high to very high |
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Dry matter yield total
6
|
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
3
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
8
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
|
medium to strong |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
4
|
low to medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
5
|
medium |
| Persistence |
7
|
high |
| Sward density |
6
|
medium to dense |
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Early growth development
6
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Susceptibility to winter damage
4
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Tendency to lodging
5
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Persistence
7
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Sward density
6
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
3
|
low |
|---|
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Susceptibility to rust
3
|
Quality
| Inflorescence formation in aftermath |
5
|
medium |
|---|
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
5
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.