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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.

Swale

Terminated

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

Lantmännen SW Seed

LT
1 record

TIRNA

Withdrawn

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

CEBECO ZADEN B.V.

ES
1 record

Tura

Withdrawn

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

Danko Hodowla Roslin Sp.z.o.o.

PL
1 record

RIOCA

Withdrawn

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

GIE Semunion Recherches (FR)

FR
1 record

TAINA

Withdrawn

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

DLF-TRIFOLIUM A/S

DK
2 records

STARTER

Terminated

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

MOMMERSTEEG

ES
1 record

RATEM

Withdrawn

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

SEMILLAS FITO, S.A.

ES
1 record

ARAMO

Terminated

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

MOMMERSTEEG

ES
1 record

Melcatro

Terminated

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

1 record

Maddalena

Terminated

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

1 record

Springboard

Terminated

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

1 record

Bormitra

Active

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

1 record

Artigue

Active

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

1 record

Baukis

Terminated

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

1 record

Astound

Active

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

1 record

Caversham

Terminated

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

1 record

Sansibar

Terminated

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

1 record