Profile
This tetraploid, intermediate perennial ryegrass shows good results for all main characteristics. It is a well-balanced and healthy variety with distinctly high endurance, which is why ASTONHOCKEY has the "M" for moor suitability. Resulting from this ASTONHOCKEY is especially suitable for peat soils and moist sites.
National listing/Official recommendation:
BE, DE
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very high persistence
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balanced and healthy variety
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secured yield distribution
Suitability
| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | inter | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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| Ploidy | tetraploid | |
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| Maturity | inter | |
| Peat-soil suitability |
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Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
6
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medium to high |
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| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
6
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medium to high |
| Dry matter yield - further cuts |
6
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medium to high |
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Dry matter yield total
6
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Dry matter yield - 1st cut
6
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
6
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
6
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medium to strong |
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| Susceptibility to winter damage |
4
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low to medium |
| Tendency to lodging |
5
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medium |
| Persistence |
6
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medium to high |
| Sward density |
5
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medium |
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Early growth development
6
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Susceptibility to winter damage
4
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Tendency to lodging
5
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Persistence
6
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Sward density
5
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
5
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medium |
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Susceptibility to rust
5
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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 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.