Profile
FERGUSON is a very early tall fescue variety that delivers a high dry matter yield across all cuts. With a score of 6 (German federal plant variety office) it is one of the two best varieties in the 1st cut yield.
National listing/Official recommendation:
DE
Sowing rate: 30-35 kg/ha
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early heading
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high dry matter yields
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especially in the 1st cut
Suitability
| Maturity | very early | |
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| Maturity | very early | |
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Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
5
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medium |
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| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
6
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medium to high |
| 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
6
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
5
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
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medium to strong |
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| Susceptibility to winter damage |
5
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medium |
| Sward density |
5
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medium |
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Early growth development
6
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Susceptibility to winter damage
5
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Sward density
5
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
3
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low |
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
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Susceptibility to rust
3
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and 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.