Profile
SCHWETRA is the first registered tetraploid Meadow fescue in Germany. The variety achieves good yields and is winter hardy and persistent. Compared to other varieties, SCHWETRA has a good forage value concerning sugar content and digestibility. The loose sward makes SCHWETRA to a good mixing partner for legumes.
National listing/Official recommendation:
CA, DE, UK
Sowing rate: 30-35 kg/ha
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DSV innovation: First tetraploid meadow fescue in the German grass market
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significantly improved forage quality
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excellent mixing partner for lucerne
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
5
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medium |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
4
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low to medium |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
5
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medium |
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Dry matter yield total
5
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
4
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
5
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
|
medium to strong |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
5
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medium |
| Persistence |
4
|
low to medium |
| Sward density |
4
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loose to medium |
Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
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Early growth development
6
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Susceptibility to winter damage
5
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Persistence
4
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Sward density
4
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.