Profile
The tetraploid and early Perennial ryegrass KARATOS convinces by good persistence and winter hardiness. KARATOS reaches high dry matter yields in the following cuts. With the high rating for sward density KARATOS is on the niveau of most early Perennial ryegrasses listed in Germany. In addition KARATOS is awarded with a "M" for particularly good results in trials on peaty soils.
National listing/Official recommendation:
DE, RU
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great endurance and moor suitability
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low rust suceptibilty
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great sward density
Suitability
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | early | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | early | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
5
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medium |
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| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
3
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low |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
7
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high |
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Dry matter yield total
5
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
3
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
7
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
5
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medium |
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| Susceptibility to winter damage |
5
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medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
5
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medium |
| Persistence |
6
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medium to high |
| Sward density |
6
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medium to dense |
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Early growth development
5
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Susceptibility to winter damage
5
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Tendency to lodging
5
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Persistence
6
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Sward density
6
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
4
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low to medium |
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Susceptibility to rust
4
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Quality
| Inflorescence formation in aftermath |
4
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low to medium |
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
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Inflorescence formation in aftermath
4
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Classification according to the descriptive variety list - Bundessortenamt (federal plant variety office, Germany) 2024 and our own results.
All information, recommendations and representations contained herein 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 will not be held liable for any damage or claims for damages resulting from the use of the variety specified in this description. Mixtures may vary if individual varieties are not available. Status 12/2024. Subject to change without prior notice.