The vegetation period of Westerwold ryegrass is 65–80 days, making it one of the earliest-maturing forage grasses. The first cut is possible as early as 35–45 days after sowing.
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crop Westerwolds Ryegrass,
where this is mentioned in the description.
The vegetation period of this crop is measured by the number of days from sowing to reaching harvest maturity, which typically corresponds to the heading stage. Due to its intensive development rate, Westerwold ryegrass is capable of forming harvestable biomass in a short time frame, allowing for 2–3 cuts per season.
In Westerwold ryegrass breeding, priority is given to minimizing the duration of developmental stages. High crop productivity is facilitated by rapid regrowth of the aftermath 20–30 days after the first mowing and the ability for continuous tillering under adequate moisture and nitrogen supply.
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Vegetation period.
Varieties of Westerwolds Ryegrass mentioned in the description
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