FUEGO
Festuca arundinacea
- Very drought and heat tolerant
- Excellent total dry matter production
- Late heading
- For grazing and/or conservation
Very drought tolerant
Fuego is one of the most drought tolerant tall fescues on the market; allowing forage production when everything else has stopped growing.
Total dry matter yield
Right from the beginning of the season through spring, summer and autumn, Fuego produces continuously for an annual dry matter yield far above the potential of ryegrasses.
Late heading
Fuego is a late heading variety and finds use as well for grazing as for conservation as hay or silage.
Technical Specifications
- Tall fescue
Tremendous dry matter production and drought resistance
- Listed/recommended in EU PL
- Lateness: Late
Yield and drought resistanceSource: Off. results GEVES (France) |
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|---|---|
| Character | |
| Spring yield | Very high |
| Sum./Aut. Yield | Very high |
| Total yield | Very high |
| Drought tolerance | Very high |
Product information
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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.
Tall fescue
Tall fescue is one of the most drought, heat and wear tolerant species. Due to its large, deep rooted system it is able to take up water, also in very dry periods.