GrassLopata

LOFA

Festulolium - Hybrid Ryegrass type

The icebreaker for the species

Use

Replacement of hybrid and perennial ryegrass in silage mixtures

Yield

Dry matter yield better than hydrid ryegrass and much better than perennial ryegrass in the first two years after sowing.

Stress and Drought Tolerance

More tolerant to drought than hybrid or perennial ryegrass.

Persistency

Similar to hybrid ryegrass but better than Italian ryegrass.

Growth Habit

Almost identical to hybrid ryegrass and very quick aftercut recovery

Forage quality

Very similar to perennial ryegrass with a broad and smooth leaf like hybrid ryegrass

 

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Persistency
Rust tolerance
Winter hardiness
Spring growth (early)
Ground cover
Grazing tolerance
Density
Digestibility
  • Early spring growth, intermediate heading
  • High tolerance to stress
  • Top quality forage
  • Grows from early spring to late autumn