Annual Ryegrass AUBADE (Lolium multiflorum ssp. westerwoldicum)
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AUBADE Annual Ryegrass The fast solution for quality forage
(Lolium multiflorum ssp. westerwoldicum)
Tetraploid variety distinguished by its rich foliage and rapid growth. Thanks to its excellent adaptability to different conditions, it is a reliable choice for producers seeking quality speed, and flexibility in their livestock farming.
Variety Characteristics
- Tetraploid variety with rich foliage
- High adaptability to a wide range of soil & climatic conditions
- Rapid regrowth and extremely fast establishment
- Low susceptibility to lodging and diseases
- Origin: Germany
Technical Information
- Sowing period (Greece): September – October
- Sowing rate: 5 kg/1000 m² (40–45 kg/ha)
- Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
- Row spacing: Same as cereals
- Harvest time: 6–8 weeks after sowing
Uses — AUBADE is suitable for:
- Production of annual forage (grazing or cutting)
- Cultivation in mixtures with Persian or other clovers
- Green manure for improving soil fertility
- Nurse Grass for rapid ground cover in new permanent pasture plantations
Suitability
- Cattle (dairy & beef)
- Sheep & goats
- Horses (as supplementary forage)
Availability
AUBADE is available at a competitive price.
It is a complete solution for producers seeking:
✔️ Rapid establishment
✔️ High nutritional value
✔️ Flexibility of use
Agronomic Characteristics
Description
Botanical Name
Lolium multiflorum ssp. westerwoldicum
Ploidy
Tetraploid (4x)
Seeding Rate
40-45 kg/ha
Row Spacing
As cereals
Sowing Period
September – October
Sowing Depth
1-2 cm
Catch Crop: Growth after sowing
6
Lodging Resistance
5
Main Crop: Growth after sowing
5
Main Crop: Dry Matter Yield of 1st Cut
6
Rust Resistance
6
