Profile
Because of the high Alfalfa content, COUNTRY 2253 is suitable for drier soils. The combination of Alfalfa, Red clover, Timothy, Meadow fescue, Perennial and Italian ryegrass compliment each other and provide good green fodder and the suitability for silage is also given. The high content of legumes ensures nitrogen fixation and makes it indispensible for a healthy organic crop rotation.
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Mixing partners complement each other
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High protein content
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Good ensilability
Components
| 40% |
Medicago sativa Fraver , EU-variety, Planet, Plato |
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|---|---|---|
| 20% |
Festuca pratensis Liherold |
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| 15% |
Lolium perenne (early) Mirtello |
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| 10% |
Lolium hybridum AstonCrusader* |
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| 10% |
Trifolium pratense Blizard, Atlantis, Harmonie, Larus |
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| 5% |
Phleum pratensis Lischka, Aturo |
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* also suitable for intercropping, yield in 1st cut above average
| 40% |
Medicago sativa Fraver , EU-variety, Planet, Plato |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20% |
Festuca pratensis Liherold |
|
| 15% |
Lolium perenne (early) Mirtello |
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| 10% |
Lolium hybridum AstonCrusader* |
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| 10% |
Trifolium pratense Blizard, Atlantis, Harmonie, Larus |
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| 5% |
Phleum pratensis Lischka, Aturo |
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* also suitable for intercropping, yield in 1st cut above average
Sowing pattern
| New sowing | ||
| New sowing | ||
Locations
| Dry |
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+
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| Normal |
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+
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| Wet |
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+
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| Peat Soil |
–
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| Altitude |
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+
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Dry
+
+
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Normal
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+
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Wet
+
+
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Peat Soil
–
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Altitude
+
+
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Usage
| Meadow |
–
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| Pasture For cutting |
–
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| Cutting |
+
+
+
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| Extensive usage |
+
+
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Meadow
–
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Pasture For cutting
–
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Cutting
+
+
+
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Extensive usage
+
+
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Fodder values
| Energy density |
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+
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| Digestibility |
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+
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| Protein |
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+
+
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+++ = highly suitable | ++ = suitable | + = conditionally suitable | - = not given
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Energy density
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+
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Digestibility
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+
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Protein
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+
+
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+++ = highly suitable | ++ = suitable | + = conditionally suitable | - = not given
Cultivation notes
| New sowing | 30 - 35 kg/ha | |
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| Sowing time | from April to August | |
| Usage per year | 3 - 5 | |
| New sowing | 30 - 35 kg/ha | |
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| Sowing time | from April to August | |
| Usage per year | 3 - 5 | |
We produce the organic COUNTRY and TerraLife® mixtures according to the requirements, rules and regulations of the EU and the guidelines of individual member states. Our comprehensive portfolio includes mixtures with a minimum of 70% organic components. If a certain species or variety is unavailable it will be replaced with equivalents. The EU guidelines for organic mixtures vary from country to country, therefore, the usage of organic mixtures with conventional components must be clarified with the responsible regulatory authority of the country for organic seeds in advance, and if requested, approved.
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 01/2021. Subject to change without notice.