Rodillo
Lolium westerwoldicum
Profile
RODILLO is DSV's first diploid maincropping annual ryegrass, being recommended in France and Germany. It convinces with very high total dry matter yields and very good rust resistance. It is suited to grow in autumn with a harvest before winter as well as 1-2 cuts after winter and subsequent summer crop. RODILLO has improved forage quality properties.
Sowing rate: 40-50 kg/ha
International listings/recommendations: BR, BY, DE, FR, UY
- for maincropping use
- high yields and forage quality
- low susceptibility to rust
Suitability
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| Maturity | inter | |
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| Maturity | inter | |
Yield characteristics
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medium to high |
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medium to high |
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medium to high |
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medium to high |
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
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Plant stand development
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medium |
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| Early growth development |
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medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
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medium |
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Early growth development
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Healthiness
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low to medium |
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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
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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.