Profile

ALGIRA is the MILK Index variety in the early maturity group of DSV's portfolio. ALGIRA convices by its outstanding forage quality and digestibility, combined with very high winter hardiness, persistence and disease resistance. Overall, ALGIRA is the TOP variety in the early maturity group.

National listing/Official recommendation:
CH, LU

  • Milk Index variety in the early maturity group
  • oustanding in all characteristics
  • high digestible, top yielding, healthy and persistent

Suitability

Ploidy tetraploid
Maturity early
Ploidy tetraploid
Maturity early

Yield characteristics

Dry matter yield total
(6)
(medium to high)
Dry matter yield total
(6)
(medium to high)

Plant stand development

Susceptibility to winter damage
(3)
(low)
Persistence
(7)
(high)
Sward density
(6)
(medium to dense)
Susceptibility to winter damage
(3)
(low)
Persistence
(7)
(high)
Sward density
(6)
(medium to dense)

Healthiness

Susceptibility to rust
(3)
(low)
Susceptibility to rust
(3)
(low)

Quality

Digestibility
(8)
(high to very high)

Breeders classification based on Swiss Recommended List.

Digestibility
(8)
(high to very high)

Breeders classification based on Swiss Recommended List.

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.