Don Gianni – Lolium Multiflorum Westerwoldicum Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass Variety
CATEGORY: Seeds Meadows - Mixtures
Don Gianni variety stands out for its excellent production of fresh forage and dry matter. Making it an ideal choice for grazing, hay, green forage, and silage. Originating from Argentina, where it ranks among the top varieties for yield and protein content, it ensures high productivity and improved nutritional value. Its palatability to livestock increases dry matter intake, enhancing overall animal performance in meat and milk production. It can be used as both a primary and an intermediate crop, showing moderate resistance to rust.
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
