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Variety traits

Maturity group — Italian ryegrass

Lolium multiflorum Lam.

The maturity group of Italian ryegrass is determined by the timing of the heading stage and the rate of spring regrowth in comparison with standard varieties. This indicator is used to plan mowing schedules and manage the quality of forage mass.

In the reference 116 varieties crop Italian ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

The classification of Italian ryegrass varieties into maturity groups is based on the biological characteristics of plant development rather than a fixed number of days until seed maturation. Varieties are categorized as very early, medium-maturing, and late-maturing depending on the rate of spring regrowth and the time of onset of the heading stage.

This trait is of decisive importance for agrotechnical planning, allowing for the distribution of harvest workload and preventing a sharp decline in the nutritional value of the stand due to simultaneous over-maturation. Early-maturing varieties provide the earliest possible green mass, whereas late-maturing varieties maintain a vegetative state longer, contributing to high productivity under intensive mowing throughout the season.

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.

Danakyl

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

DE
7 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Oregro Seeds

IT
3 records

Tetrone

Application submitted

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

IT PT
5 records

Licherry

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DSV DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG

DE PT
6 records

Barelli

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

BARENBRUG HOLLAND

NL
9 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Snow Brand Seed Company

IT
4 records

Diplomat

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

PHP PETERSEN

DE
4 records

Acquilon

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Euro Grass Breeding GmbH Co. KG

3 records

Melking

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)

DE
3 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
4 records

Capelli

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

RAGT 2n

DE
3 records

Attain

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

University of Florida

IT
5 records

Dolores

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DEUTSCHE SAATVEREDELUNG AG

DE
5 records

Belluna

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

LIMAGRAIN NEDERLAND| Limagrain Nederland B.V. (LG Europe-Research)

DE
4 records

Samurai

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

ZULUETA CORPORACION

ES PT
4 records

Isidor

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Gie Grass

DE IT
5 records

Melcasso

Terminated

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

DPT VOOR PLANTENGENETICA EN -VEREDELING - D.REHEUL /CEBECO SEEDS

BE
2 records

Silandra

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

WIJK| Dr. A.J.P. van Wijk c/o Limagrain Advanta Nederland B.V.

DE
3 records

Raudo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Gentos S.A.

PT
3 records

Calden

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Gentos S.A.

PT
3 records

Riday

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Gie Grass

PT
2 records

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

F.LLI COZZI S.N.C.

IT
2 records

Litoro

Protection expired

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

Dr. Ernst Lütke Entrup / Ing. agr. Günter Michelmann

DE
3 records

Cembalo

Active

Lolium multiflorum Lam. · Italian ryegrass

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
2 records