Alberto

Type

Alternate Italian ryegrass, tetraploid

  • Variety of Italian ryegrass (IRG)
  • Tetraploid (4n)
  • 6–10 months

Technical Information

Growth habit: Semi-trailing

Foliage characteristics: Very broad leaves

Foliage color: Very dark green

1 harvest in the fall,

3 potential uses in the spring

Baling / Late-season grazing

Spring Weeding / Silage

Agricultural Profile

Herb-book ratings (spring sowing):

  • Start date of heading: May 28
  • Yield for cuts 1 and 2: 5.7 tons of dry matter per hectare
  • Total yield: 6.1 tons of dry matter per hectare

Forage quality

Herb-Book ratings:

  • Disease resistance
    – Rust: 6.3
    – Xanthomonas: 1.9
  • Lodging resistance: 7.7

Planting Tips

As a pure application: 25–30 kg/ha

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