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RODILLO is DSV's first diploid maincropping annual ryegrass, being recommended in France and Germany. It convinces with very high total dry matter yields and very good rust resistance. It is suited to grow in autumn with a harvest before winter as well as 1-2 cuts after winter and subsequent summer crop. RODILLO has improved forage quality properties. 

National listing/Official recommendation:
BR, DE, FR

 

  • for maincropping use
  • high yields and forage quality
  • low susceptibility to rust

Suitability

Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter
Ploidy diploid
Maturity inter

Yield characteristics

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

Plant stand development

Intercropping - Early growth development
5
medium
Early growth development
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
5
medium
Intercropping - Early growth development
5
medium
Early growth development
5
medium
Tendency to lodging
5
medium

Healthiness

Susceptibility to rust
4
low to medium

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

Susceptibility to rust
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.