Profile

The diploid and intermediate Perennial ryegrass ARSENAL shows a very good combination of high yields, very good sward density and excellent winter hardiness. Therefore a healthy and palatable forage grass is easily produced.

National listing/Official recommendation:
BY, DE, KZ, LU, NL, RU, UA, UK

  • very good sward density
  • good dry matter yields
  • adapted to continental climate

Suitability

Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter
Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter

Yield characteristics

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

Plant stand development

Early growth development
5
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
5
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
5
medium
Susceptibility to rust
5
medium

Quality

Inflorescence formation in aftermath
4
low to medium

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

Inflorescence formation in aftermath
4
low to medium

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.