THEGN
Lolium perenne
Excellent yields especially in the summer and autumn
Excellent resistance to crown rust
Winter Hardy
Lateness: Late
THEGN for Grazing
Excellent total annual yield under simulated grazing with excellent summer and autumn growth.
THEGN for Conservation
Excellent first conservation cut D value in the first harvest year, with excellent third and fourth cut yields.
Agronomic charateristics
Good ground cover under both conservation and simulated grazing management.
Good winter hardiness.
Very good resistance to crown rust and good resistance to mildew.
Technical Specifications
- Perennial ryegrass
Excellent late season yields
- Listed/recommended in EU DK NL UK
Product information
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Specification and ratings
Grazing Performance
Recommended Grass and Clover Lists for England and Wales 2018/19| Thegn | Mean of G varieties | |
| Yield | 103.7315 | 100 |
| D Value | 100.2166 | 100 |
| ME Yield | 104.2393 | 100 |
| Early Summer | 108.6075 | 100 |
| Late Summer | 109.4983 | 100 |
| Autumn | 102.4999 | 100 |
Dutch Official Trials
Rassenlijst 2018| Thegn | Mean | |
| 1st Cut | 106 | 102.4615 |
| 2nd Cut | 105 | 99.30769 |
| 1st and 2nd Cut | 105 | 101.2308 |
| Average of Grazing Trials |
104 | 98.92308 |
| Average of Cutting Trials |
103 | 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.