A key indicator of productivity and nutritional value for ryegrass, determining harvest timing, preservation methods, and diet nutritional density.
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varieties
crop Westerwolds Ryegrass,
where this is mentioned in the description.
Westerwold ryegrass is characterized by high moisture content in green mass, averaging about 84%. The dry matter content in the native mass is at the level of 160 g/kg. When harvesting forage, the target value for this crop is a range of 35–45% dry matter, which is necessary for high-quality ensiling or haylage production.
The dry matter indicator serves as the main criterion for calculating yield in tons per hectare, allowing for the elimination of moisture fluctuation effects. The level of dry matter in the plant changes predictably during the growing season; therefore, monitoring this parameter allows for optimal determination of the mowing phase—from booting to the start of heading—and for timely wilting of the mass to prevent loss of nutrients.
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Dry matter.
Varieties of Westerwolds Ryegrass mentioned in the description
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