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Forage value of hybrid ryegrass

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn.

Hybrid ryegrass combines the high yield potential of Italian ryegrass with the winter hardiness and longevity of perennial ryegrass, ensuring high dry matter digestibility in silage and haylage.

In the reference 81 varieties crop Hybrid ryegrass, where this is mentioned in the description.

Hybrid ryegrass is characterized by a high spring regrowth rate and late stem elongation, which extends the optimal harvest window for high-quality forage. The crop exhibits better drought tolerance compared to Italian ryegrass and is capable of forming a dense stand.

Depending on the intended use, three biotypes of hybrid ryegrass are distinguished: multi-cut with an erect habit, pasture with dense turf, and intermediate. Intensive management of stands and fertilizer application allow the crop to consistently provide quality forage for livestock farms.

General information about the subject — on the page Forage purpose.

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Varieties of Hybrid 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.

Palio

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Agroscope, CH

DE FR
7 records

Siriol

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

P.BREED.INT.CAMBRIDGE

ES FR
7 records

Bastille

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Limagrain Verneuil Holding (FR)

DE FR
6 records

Granit

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Limagrain Genetics BV (NL)

DE FR
5 records

Salaria

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Agroscope, CH

FR
5 records

Eponial

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT SA (FR)

DE FR
5 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF Seeds A-S, DK

DK FR
6 records

Lampard

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF-Trifolium A/S

AT DK
5 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2n, FR

DE FR
5 records

Hokey

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

GIE GRASS (FR)

FR PT
4 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

LFZ Raumberg-Gumpenstein Institut für Pflanzenbau und Kulturlandschaft

AT SI
5 records

Motivel

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Mommersteeg International BV (NL)

DE FR
4 records

Saikava

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Skriveri Research Centre

LT LV
5 records

Bobak

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DSP SA UTILISER CODE S/11444 (CH)/Agroscope (CH)

FR
5 records

Tetratop

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

DLF Seeds A/S

DE PL
4 records

Aberelite

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

JONES LLINOS| Llinos Jones c/o Welsh Plant Breeding Station

DE FR
6 records

Melprius

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

ILVO-PLANT 39

BE DE
4 records

Agata

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Poznanska Hodowla Roslin Sp. z o.o

IT PL
4 records

Palmata

Active

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Beat Boller (CH)

FR
6 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Aberystwyth University (IBERS) Frau Sheena Duller

DE IE
4 records

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

CAPSTONE SEEDS

PT
7 records

Tine

Protection expired

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Norddeutsche Pflanzenzucht Hans-Georg Lembke KG

AT DE
5 records

Barladin

Terminated

Lolium x hybridum Hausskn. · Hybrid ryegrass

Barenbrug Holland BV (NL)

FR NL
5 records