Variety descriptions are in alphabetical order. Information is also given
on the breeder and on the name of the agent.
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Barmultra II (T)
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Barenbrug BV (NL) ;
Bar
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This recommendation is for a variety with first and second cut yields similar to Meribel but with a higher early spring growth and an exceptionally high first silage cut. The sward density is typical of a tetraploid variety.
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Dorike(T)
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Euro Grass (D);
BSH
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Among the highest yielding ,Plain-type, varieties for first and second year total silage yields, it has an exceptional first cut silage yield and an open sward density typical of a tetraploid Italian ryegrass.
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Fox
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Limagrain (FR);
DLF
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This variety is one of tithe highest performing diploid varieties in the ,Plain-type, classification. Its spring growth and density are similar to the best of the other ,Plain-types,, but with a notably high first cut silage yield and high total annual yields in both years.
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Hunter (T)
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Euro Grass (D);
DLF
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Good spring grazing and first and second year yields typical of other tetraploids, it also has a high sward density for a tetraploid variety.
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Ligrande
(O)
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Euro Grass (D);
EG
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This diploid variety has a very high first cut performance and creates a similar sward structure to most other recommended varieties, but its below average annual yield performances in both harvest years now means it is becoming outclassed.
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Litonio (T)
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Euro Grass (D);
EG
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This variety has a first year yield, plus a first silage cut similar to the ,Bold-Types, and is very dense for a tetraploid. Its other performance figures are more typical of the performance levels of the other ,Plain-Type, varieties.
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Meribel
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D.v.P. (B) ;
DLF
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,One of the more dense Italian ryegrasses with a high yield ranking in both harvest years. Seasonal production is distributed more towards the latter part of the growing season.
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Meryl
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D.v.P. (B) ;
EG
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Produces very high first harvest year and second harvest year total annual yield results, plus very good spring yields, followed by a consistently high performance throughout the year, from swards of a good density.
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