Diploid. Lateness: Late
SMILE for Cutting
Excellent yields of dry matter and energy for conservation especially at the first cut.
SMILE for Grazing
Excellent total annual yield under simulated grazing with excellent summer and autumn growth.
Agronomic charateristics
Good ground cover under both conservation and simulated grazing management.
Good winter hardiness.
Technical Specifications
- Perennial ryegrass
Excellent yield of dry matter and energy
- Listed/recommended in EU IE UK
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Specification and ratings
Cutting Performance
Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales 2018/19| Smile | Late Diploid Mean | |
| Total Yield Year 1 | 104.2651 | 100 |
| ME Yield Cuts 1 + 2 | 103.2598 | 100 |
| 1st Cut Yield | 105.5784 | 100 |
| 2nd Cut Yield | 101.4262 | 100 |
| 3rd Cut Yield | 103.6324 | 100 |
| 4th Cut Yield | 104.5027 | 100 |
| Total Yield Year 3 | 101.3581 | 100 |
Grazing Performance
Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales 2018/19| Smile | Late Diploid Mean | |
| Total Yield | 101.0895 | 100 |
| D Value | 101.0156 | 100 |
| ME Yield | 101.892 | 100 |
| Early Summer | 102.0948 | 100 |
| Late Summer | 102.0861 | 100 |
| Autumn | 102.6208 | 100 |
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Perennial ryegrass 2n
High-yield diploid Perennial Ryegrass for temperate regions. Mixes with white clover. Varied types, diploid/tetraploid. Suitable for most soils.