ASTONKING
Lolium perenne
Profile
The diploid late heading Perennial ryegrass ASTONKING offers stable yields for grazing and cutting, which is achieved by an enormous spring growth develpment. In addition, ASTONKING shows a very good rust resistance.
National listing/Official recommendation:
IE, NL, UK
Sowing rate: 40 kg/ha
- strong spring growth development
- high rust resistance
- good sward density
Suitability
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | late | |
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | late | |
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
(medium to high) |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
1
2
3
4
5
6
(7)
8
9
|
(high) |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
(medium to high) |
|
Dry matter yield total
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
||
|
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
1
2
3
4
5
6
(7)
8
9
|
||
|
Dry matter yield - further cuts
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
1
2
3
4
5
6
(7)
8
9
|
(strong) |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
(medium to strong) |
| Persistence |
1
2
3
4
(5)
6
7
8
9
|
(medium) |
| Sward density |
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
(medium to dense) |
|
Early growth development
1
2
3
4
5
6
(7)
8
9
|
||
|
Susceptibility to winter damage
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
||
|
Persistence
1
2
3
4
(5)
6
7
8
9
|
||
|
Sward density
1
2
3
4
5
(6)
7
8
9
|
Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
1
2
(3)
4
5
6
7
8
9
|
(low) |
|---|
Classification according to our own results.
|
Susceptibility to rust
1
2
(3)
4
5
6
7
8
9
|
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.