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
Sowing rate: 40 kg/ha
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convincing by high yields, esp. in the first cut
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very suitable for grazing
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good forage quality
Suitability
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | inter | |
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | inter | |
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
(6)
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(medium to high) |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
(7)
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(high) |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
(6)
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(medium to high) |
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Dry matter yield total
(6)
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
(7)
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
(6)
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Plant stand development
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
(6)
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(medium to strong) |
|---|---|---|
| Persistence |
(4)
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(low to medium) |
| Sward density |
(6)
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(medium to dense) |
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Susceptibility to winter damage
(6)
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Persistence
(4)
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Sward density
(6)
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
(4)
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(low to medium) |
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Classification according to our own results.
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Susceptibility to rust
(4)
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Classification according to our own results.
All information, recommendations and representations contained herein 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 will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.