Festulolium is valued as a forage crop due to its combination of the high sugar content of ryegrass and the hardiness of fescue, which ensures high digestibility and stable silage quality under various climatic conditions.
In the reference
17
varieties
crop Festulolium,
where this is mentioned in the description.
To obtain high-quality forage, Festulolium must be mowed before the onset of heading, as later harvesting significantly reduces nutritional value. For effective wilting to a dry matter content of 30–35%, the use of a conditioner is recommended, which compensates for the high moisture and density of the heavy stand.
The high sugar content, inherited from ryegrass, improves fermentation processes during ensiling. Thanks to the deep root system of fescue and rapid regeneration, the crop provides stable yields for 5–7 years, allowing for the production of forage with predictable quality even on challenging soils.
Varieties of Festulolium mentioned in the description
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