NEOSO
Festuca arundinacea
- Late heading with early spring start = large spring window
- High DM yield in spring, summer & total
- High protein content and protein yield
- Palatable with softer leaves
Dry matter production
NEOSO is very productive throughout the growing season from early spring to late autumn.
Large spring window
For a late heading variety, the growth starts very early in spring leading to a very long period with high quality grass and several options for grazing and conservation options.
Soft leaves
NEOSO has soft leaves for improved palatability when used for grazing.
High protein content
With a high protein content and a high dry matter yield the yield of protein/ha is very good and improves self-sufficiency with less concentrates needed from external puchase.
Technical Specifications
- Tall fescue
Palatable tall fescue with large spring window
- Listed/recommended in EU FR
Product information
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Specification and ratings
DM yield
Source: herbe-book.org September 2019Comparison with average all varieties on the list (t DM/ha)
| Variety | Average all varieties | Neoso |
| Spring yield | 8,3 | 8,5 |
| Summer/autumn yield | 3,2 | 3,4 |
| Total yield | 11,4 | 11,9 |
Softness of leaves and protein content
Source: herbe-book.org September 2019| Variety | Average all varieties | Neoso |
| Softness of leaves (1-9, 9 = soft) | 6,7 | 6,8 |
| Protein content % | 13 | 13,6 |
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Species and varieties
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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.