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Phalaris arundinacea L.

A mid-early, very productive and persistent reed canary grass

  • Very productive
  • It is characterized by high foliage
  • Regenerates well after mowing
  • Tolerant to foliar diseases
  • Plants tolerate infertile soil of various mechanical composition
  • Can be grown for fodder and biofuel
  • Very productive
  • Plants produce a large and consistent dry matter yield each year
  • Average dry matter yield – 20.4 t/ha
  • Plant height – 90-100 cm
  • It is characterized by high foliage
  • Bushes well, regenerates well after mowing
  • Tolerant to foliar diseases
  • Begins to swim in early June
  • Blooms usually at the end of June
  • Inflorescences – medium length
  • The seeds ripen in mid-July
  • Seed yield – up to 400 kg/ha
  • Plants tolerate infertile soil of various mechanical composition
  • Can grow under minimal fertilization or even without fertilizer
  • The plants are relatively resistant to droughts because they have a well-developed root system
  • Excellent weed control and long life
  • Suitable for mixtures of meadows and pastures
  • Can be grown in field rotation for fodder and biofuel
  • Dry matter yield – 17.32-22.01 t/ha
  • Seed yield – 0.08-0.10 t/ha
  • Vegetation period until the first harvest – 166-172 days
  • Winter hardiness – 6.3-9.0 points (out of 9)
  • Resistance to lodging – 8.0-9.0 points (out of 9)
  • Plant height – 147.3-156.2 cm
  • Leafiness – 24.0 47.8 %
  • Protein content DM – 16.27-18.23 %
  • Fiber content DM – 31.20-32.77%

*Data from the trials of the economic value of plant varieties in 2015. Vilnius, 2016

  • Dry matter yield – 16.3-27.49 t/ha
  • Vegetation period until the first harvest – 159-160 days
  • Winter hardiness – 7.0-9.0 points (out of 9)
  • Resistance to lodging – 9.0 points (out of 9)
  • Plant height – 101-141 cm
  • Leafiness – 32.5-53.1%
  • Protein content DM – 11.47-14.53 %
  • Fiber content DM. – 30.73-33.07 %

* Data from the trials of the economic value of plant varieties in 2016. Vilnius, 2017

The varietal parameters may differ from those indicated here when the testing circumstances differ from quondam


Recommended sowing rate: 10-15 kg/ha