DEXTER 1
Lolium perenne
- One of the best intermediate varieties
- High yield especially in the first cut
- Very good winter hardiness
- Lowland (Moor) recommended
Top level tetraploid variety
DEXTER 1 is a high-class variety of intermediate maturity with the main advantage being the early spring growth and high yield in first cut.
In total, DEXTER 1 delivers an unusually high yield within this maturiety group.
Additionally, DEXTER 1 proves an enormous endurance, good sward density and unusual winter hardiness, which has been rewarded with the famous “M” during the lowland (moor) test by the North West German Chambers of Agriculture.
DEXTER 1 provides all what you demand from a modern ryegrass variety
Technical Specifications
- Perennial ryegrass
Top level variety in terms of yield and persistence
- Listed/recommended in EU AT BE DE NL PL RU
- Lateness: Intermediate
Product information
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Specification and ratings
Results from Belgium
Source: National Variety List, Belgium 2010| Dexter 1 | Average 4n check varieties | |
| Spring development | 8,5 | 8 |
| Rust resistance | 6,8 | 6,63 |
Relative drymatter yield
Source: BSA| Dexter 1 | Average check varieties | |
| Drymatter all cuts | 104 | 100 |
| Drymatter 1st cut | 109 | 100 |
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Perennial ryegrass 4n
Perennial ryegrass is a high yielding, quality grass. The best varieties are persistent under a grazing management, provided they are well fertilized and managed.