Profile

ASTONCONQUEROR is an intermediate heading diploid Perennial ryegrass. The variety is a high yielder with a dense sward and brings good grazinig yields, particularly early in the season. In Scotland it shows a high digestibility in the second cut and therefore very good grazing quality.

National listing/Official recommendation:
DE, IE, UK

  • convincing by high yields, esp. in the first cut
  • very suitable for grazing
  • good forage quality

Suitability

Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter
Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter

Yield characteristics

Dry matter yield total
(6)
(medium to high)
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
(7)
(high)
Dry matter yield - further cuts
(6)
(medium to high)
Dry matter yield total
(6)
(medium to high)
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
(7)
(high)
Dry matter yield - further cuts
(6)
(medium to high)

Plant stand development

Susceptibility to winter damage
(6)
(medium to strong)
Persistence
(4)
(low to medium)
Sward density
(6)
(medium to dense)
Susceptibility to winter damage
(6)
(medium to strong)
Persistence
(4)
(low to medium)
Sward density
(6)
(medium to dense)

Healthiness

Susceptibility to rust
(4)
(low to medium)

Classification according to our own results.

Susceptibility to rust
(4)
(low to medium)

Classification according to our own results.

All specified informations, recommendations and representations mentioned here are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 10/2022. Subject to change without notice.