Don Gianni – Lolium Multiflorum Westerwoldicum Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass Variety

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IDEAL CHOICE FOR HIGH YIELDS & ECONOMIC BENEFIT

Don Gianni Lolium Multiflorum Westerwoldicum is a tetraploid annual ryegrass variety originating from Argentina, where it ranks among the best varieties of its kind. It stands out for its exceptional production of fresh biomass and dry matter.

Don Gianni Lolium Multiflorum is an excellent choice for livestock farmers seeking high yields, improved forage quality, and economic sustainability on their farms. Thanks to its outstanding agronomic characteristics, it contributes to the improvement of animal health and productivity. Its superior nutritional value translates into increased dry matter intake, leading to higher yields in both milk production and weight gain for meat-producing animals.

The high palatability of the Don Gianni variety encourages animals to consume more, ensuring the maximum utilization of the produced biomass. This results in reduced feeding costs, as the higher nutrient intake from grazing or silage reduces the need for additional supplements.

Additionally, Don Gianni can be used both as a main and an intermediate crop, offering flexibility in farming practices and contributing to the improvement of soil fertility. Its high productivity, combined with rapid regrowth, allows for multiple cuts (up to 5), thus increasing the financial return per hectare.

Another significant advantage of Don Gianni is its resistance to rust, which provides additional cost savings for the farmer by reducing interventions and enhancing the overall efficiency of the farm.

The Don Gianni variety is an ideal choice for:

  • Grazing

  • Fresh Biomass

  • Hay

  • Silage

Characteristic
Description
Type
Tetraploid, annual variety
Sowing Period
September - November
Primary Uses
Grazing, hay, green forage, silage
Sowing Spacing
10-15 cm (rows) or broadcast seeding
Seed Rate
50-70 kg/ha
Disease Resistance
Moderately resistant to rust
Protein Content
High
Palatability
Very palatable to animals, increasing dry matter intake
Fertilization
Requires increased nitrogen application, phosphorus and potassium based on soil analysis
Yield Potential
10-30% higher compared to diploid varieties
First Harvest
When the first seed heads appear