ALECTO
Lolium perenne
- High digestibility for enhanced livestock productivity
- Improved persistency reduces maintenance needs
- Excellent disease tolerance provides consistent high-quality forage.
High quality for enhanced livestock performance
Alecto is a diploid ryegrass variety that stands out for its ability to provide high-quality forage with substantial metabolizable energy, particularly in the first cut from UK trials. This ensures your livestock make the most of the grass, leading to enhanced productivity and optimal performance.
Alecto – A good variety for you wallet and the climate
Alecto demonstrates great persistency under cutting management, maintaining a high percentage of ground cover in the third year. This long-term reliability reduces the need for reseeding and lowers maintenance costs on your farm. Additionally, Alecto boasts excellent disease tolerance, ranking among the top varieties on the UK recommended lists for 2024/25. This ensures a grass sward that produces high-quality forage over multiple years, benefiting both your wallet and the environment.
Technical Specifications
- Perennial ryegrass
Persistent with good disease tolerance
- Lateness: Intermediate
Product information
Find and compare seeds
Not sure if this the right choice for your need? Use our seed comparison tool and find your perfect variety match!
Return to overview pages
Species and varieties
We offer a wide range of healthy, quality forage grass species to optimize your milk and meat production. See all species here.
Perennial ryegrass 2n
High-yield diploid Perennial Ryegrass for temperate regions. Mixes with white clover. Varied types, diploid/tetraploid. Suitable for most soils.