GRAZER NOVA
Lolium westerwoldicum
- Early = fast access to forage
- High total drymatter yield in particular the 1st cut
- Good lodging tolerance
- Easy silage
Very early heading
GRAZER NOVA heads very fast after sowing. With the score of 1 for heading on the scale from 1-9 in Germany (BSA) it is amongst the earliest available.
Very productive variety
Right from the 1st cut, the yield is +35% compared to standards. Good lodging tolerance Despite the early heading the lodging resistance is good when the cut is taken at the optimal stage.
Easy conservation
As a diploid the dry matter content is about 2% higher than for tetraploids. This allows faster drying in the field and easier conservation as hay or silage without compromising forage quality.
Technical Specifications
- Westerwold/annual ryegrass
Diploid very early variety with high dry matter production
- Listed/recommended in EU DE UK
- Lateness: Early
Score for dry matter yield of 1st cutSource: BSA (Germany). 1-9, 9=high yield |
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|---|---|
| Score for yield | |
| Average all 2n | 6,2 |
| Grazer Nova | 7 |
Rust susceptibilitySource: BSA (Germany). 1-9, 9=susceptible |
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| Rust susceptibility | |
| Average all 2n | 3,8 |
| Grazer Nova | 3 |
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Westerwold 2n
Annual ryegrass/Westerwoldicum is the annual type of Italian ryegrass and the fastest growing grass. Dense with high dry matter content.