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The late, diploid Perennial ryegrass MAIKO shows good yields and high rust resistance. At the same time, MAIKO is one of the few diploid varieties that is suitable for moorland due to its good persistence properties.

National listing/Official recommendation:
DE, NL

  • diploid variety with moor suitability
  • great rust resistance
  • well balanced yields over all cuts

Yield characteristics

Dry matter yield total
5
medium
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
6
medium to high
Dry matter yield - further cuts
5
medium
Dry matter yield total
5
medium
Dry matter yield - 1st cut
6
medium to high
Dry matter yield - further cuts
5
medium

Plant stand development

Early growth development
4
low to medium
Susceptibility to winter damage
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
5
medium
Persistence
6
medium to high
Sward density
6
medium to dense
Early growth development
4
low to medium
Susceptibility to winter damage
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
5
medium
Persistence
6
medium to high
Sward density
6
medium to dense

Healthiness

Susceptibility to rust
4
low to medium
Susceptibility to rust
4
low to medium

Quality

Inflorescence formation in aftermath
3
low

Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.

Inflorescence formation in aftermath
3
low

Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.

All specified informations, recommendations and representations mentioned here are made to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee of completeness or accuracy. We cannot guarantee that the properties described are repeatable. All information is provided as an aid to decision-making. Deutsche Saatveredelung AG excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 10/2024. Subject to change without notice.