Profile
The diploid late heading Perennial ryegrass ASTONKING offers stable yields for grazing and cutting, which is achieved by an enormous spring growth develpment. In addition, ASTONKING shows a very good rust resistance.
National listing/Official recommendation:
IE, NL, UK
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strong spring growth development
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high rust resistance
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good sward density
Suitability
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | late | |
| Ploidy | diploid | |
|---|---|---|
| Maturity | late | |
Yield characteristics
| Dry matter yield total |
(6)
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(medium to high) |
|---|---|---|
| Dry matter yield - 1st cut |
(7)
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(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
(7)
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Dry matter yield - further cuts
(6)
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Plant stand development
| Early growth development |
(7)
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(strong) |
|---|---|---|
| Susceptibility to winter damage |
(6)
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(medium to strong) |
| Persistence |
(5)
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(medium) |
| Sward density |
(6)
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(medium to dense) |
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Early growth development
(7)
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Susceptibility to winter damage
(6)
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Persistence
(5)
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Sward density
(6)
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Healthiness
| Susceptibility to rust |
(3)
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(low) |
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Classification according to our own results.
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Susceptibility to rust
(3)
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Classification according to 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.