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Maturity group — Italian ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart

The maturity group of Italian ryegrass classifies varieties according to the timing of the heading phase, which determines the harvesting strategy and the nutritional value of the forage.

In the reference 70 varieties crop Italian ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Italian ryegrass, the key indicator of the maturity group is the onset of the heading phase in the spring period. Varieties are categorized into early-maturing, mid-maturing, and late-maturing based on the calendar dates of the transition to generative development, which also correlates with the rate of spring regrowth.

Selecting a variety by maturity group allows an agronomist to optimize the forage harvesting schedule. Early varieties ensure the availability of feed at the beginning of the season, while combining varieties with different maturity dates helps to avoid over-maturing of crops, which reduces digestibility and protein content in the biomass.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

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Varieties of Italian ryegrass mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Melquatro

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

JOST BEART

AT BE SI
5 records

Podium

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Limagrain Genetics Grandes Cultures SA (FR)

AT BE FR
4 records

Barnaël

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

BE FR LU
4 records

Lotos

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

HR PL SI
4 records

Galya

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

CZ FR
3 records

Bakus

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Hodowla Roslin Grunwald Sp. z.o.o. Grupa IHAR

PL
4 records

Elving

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK ES FR
3 records

Catalpa

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK ES FR
4 records

Bolero

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Zelder Holland(NL)

DK SI
3 records

Mir

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Bc Institut d.d. Zagreb (HR)

HR
2 records

Vanyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
3 records

Urania

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
3 records

Litonio

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

AT
2 records

Alicar

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Monarque

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

FR
2 records

Atoll

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR
3 records

Ugnė

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Lietuvos agrarinių ir miškų mokslų centras

LT
2 records

AVANCE

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ZWAAN & DE WILJES

ES HR
2 records

Melmia

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE
2 records

Corbes

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Dansk Planteforaedling (DK)

DK FR
2 records

Silor

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Societe Eraf (FR)

FR
2 records

Ancar

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

Carneau Freres SA (FR)

FR
2 records

Altria

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

R 2n (FR)

FR
2 records

Probeko

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. ssp. italicum (A. Br.) Volkart · Italian ryegrass

CZ
3 records