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SEED VARIETIES<br />
A PROFESSIONAL GUIDE TO SEED VARIETIES<br />
2003 - 2004
CONTENTS Forage grass<br />
Clover and Forage grass . . . . . . . . .3<br />
Beets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14<br />
Pulse Seeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
Industrial Crops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15<br />
CONTENTS Amenity grass<br />
Amenity grasses and<br />
white clover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16<br />
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANCY<br />
<strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> works on an international scale with the aim of ensuring<br />
professional commercialisation of grass and clover <strong>seed</strong> <strong>varieties</strong>.<br />
At <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> we place strong emphasis on building partnerships<br />
and relations with customers and trialling organisations. These close<br />
relationships enable us to provide a high level of involvement when<br />
choosing species, <strong>varieties</strong> and mixture compositions for all grasses and<br />
clovers intended for agricultural as well as for aminity use.<br />
We are always available for further information.<br />
Products for all situations<br />
<strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> A/S has a market leading reputation in developing grass-and<br />
clover <strong>varieties</strong> adapted for diverse climatic and soil conditions. Our intensive<br />
breeding programme is constantly developing new <strong>varieties</strong> of temperate<br />
grass species that outperform what was originally considered “great grass”.<br />
We take pleasure in presenting our portfolio of superior <strong>varieties</strong> of grasses,<br />
clovers as well as pulses and beets in this brochure.<br />
In order to make selection easier for you the main attributes of the species are<br />
given. This can be combined with the main characteristics of each single<br />
variety to enable you to readily determine the best variety for a particular use.<br />
SEEDS & SCIENCE<br />
Key words for <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong><br />
Seeds- <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> is the world’s largest exporter of grass <strong>seed</strong>.<br />
Production from more than 70.000 ha in Denmark is exported around the<br />
world. The Danish climate allows for high quality, high <strong>seed</strong> yield, but<br />
production from Holland and other European countries and the USA is<br />
also utilised. This arrangement enables <strong>DLF</strong> to supply the right quality<br />
<strong>seed</strong> to the right place at the right time.<br />
Science- the breeding of improved <strong>varieties</strong> is given highest priority. The<br />
breeding programmes are either located at our own stations or with partners<br />
throughout Europe and the USA. The resultant <strong>varieties</strong> are tested world wide<br />
for adaptation to various climates in order to provide end users with the best<br />
<strong>varieties</strong> to achieve their aim of perfection.<br />
= Formula 1 <strong>varieties</strong> from <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong>. We would like to bring<br />
your attention to theese superior <strong>varieties</strong> and their benefits for your business.<br />
Formula 1 <strong>varieties</strong> from <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> are characterized by the following:<br />
-Varieties are new or quite new<br />
-Varieties have obtained superior characters in official trials<br />
-Varieties are supported by own experiences in trials<br />
-Varieties give customers significant benefits in use
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 3
4<br />
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S<br />
Trifolium pratense L. - Red clover - Rotklee - Trèfle violet - Trébol violeta<br />
Red clover thrives well on a wide range of soils except very light, acidic or waterlogged soil. It has a deep rooted system which makes it<br />
drought tolerant. Red clover is an important component of clover/grass mixtures for one or two years conservation leys.<br />
Red clover is widely cultivated in most countries with a temperate climate and tolerates low temperatures during winter. The tetraploid<br />
<strong>varieties</strong> are more vigorous and leafy in growth.<br />
<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> PRATENSE L.<br />
Name Listed in Earliness Yield<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Amos 4n A, CZ, D, F, S, SK<br />
Beskyd 4n A, CZ, I, SK<br />
Dolina 4n BY, CDN, CZ<br />
Kvarta 4n A, CH, CZ, D, SK, UA<br />
Radegast 4n CZ, SK<br />
Rajah DK, EST, HR, LV, S, SI<br />
Vesna 4n A, CZ, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, SK<br />
Trifolium repens - White clover - Weissklee - Trèfle blanc - Trébol blanco<br />
White clover thrives very well on soils with good water capacity. The yield on sandy soils is also very high provided there is sufficient<br />
moisture from rainfall or irrigation. It is more persistent than red clover and forms many new shoots from the stolons. Winter hardiness<br />
is good. White clover in grassland increases palatability and intake of cattle significantly. Digestibility, including flowerheads, is very high.<br />
The small leaved <strong>varieties</strong> are well suited for grazing whereas the large leaved types can be used for conservation as well.<br />
<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> REPENS<br />
very late, very winter hardy and highest yield<br />
Name Listed in Leafsize Yield<br />
Tolerance to<br />
close grazing<br />
Avoca IRL, UK<br />
Alberta F, NL, UK<br />
Chieftain UK<br />
Klondike A, D, DK, EST, F, RU<br />
Milo CH, CZ, DK, F, LIT, LU, LV, RU, SK, UA<br />
Milkanova Pajbjerg A, CND, CH, D, DK, E, EST, I, N, RU,S, SI, UK<br />
Nanouk CZ, I, LIT, RU, SK<br />
Rivendel CZ, D, DK, E, EST, F, LIT, NL, RO, RU, SI, UA<br />
smallest leaves, highest tolerance to tight grazing and highest yield
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 5<br />
Trifolium hybridum - Alsike clover, Schwedenklee, Trèfle hybride, Trébol Híbrido<br />
Alsike has growth characteristics of both red and white clover. It thrives well on acidic and waterlogged soils. It is used in mixtures with<br />
grasses suitable for these conditions and the persistence of the clover is normally 2-3 years.<br />
<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> HYBRIDUM<br />
Name Listed in Persistence Yield<br />
Tolerance to<br />
acid soils<br />
Ermo Øtofte CZ, DK, EST, JP, PL<br />
Medicago lupulina L. - Black medick - Gelbklee - Minette<br />
MEDICAGO LUPULINA L.<br />
Name Listed in Green manure<br />
Virgo Pajbjerg DK<br />
Medicago sativa L. - Lucerne - Luzerne - Luzerne - Alfalfa<br />
Alfalfa is grown in most temperate regions of the world. It thrives very well on well-drained soils with a sufficient content of lime, potash<br />
and phosphate. It has a deep tap root system which makes alfalfa able to withstand severe drought. It is a productive plant of high nutritional<br />
value. It has an early spring growth and rapid regrowth after cutting. Alfalfa can be conserved as hay but it is also possible to ensile the<br />
crop by mixing it with grasses, alternatively by drying it artificially and making it into pellets. Alfalfa is divided into dormancy rates which<br />
refer to autumn growth after the last cut. The rate goes from 1-9 with 9 as the highest autumn growth activity, thus with least winter hardiness.<br />
MEDICAGO SATIVA L.<br />
best persistence, highest tolerance to acid soils and highest yield<br />
Name Listed in Dormancy Yield<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Creno LIT, PL<br />
Daisy DK, EST, F, HR, LV, NL, RO, SI<br />
Vela A, CH, DK, PL, UK<br />
very dormant, very winter hardy and highest yield
6<br />
LOLIUM PERENNE L. - Perennial Ryegrass - Deutsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass anglais - Raigrás Inglés<br />
Perennial ryegrass is a high yielding, high quality grass. Under a grazing management, the best <strong>varieties</strong> are very persistent provided they<br />
are well fertilised, well managed and the winters are not too severe. In cold areas perennial ryegrass plays an important role in short term<br />
leys with high yields and quality. Perennial ryegrass is compatible in mixtures with white clover. It is suitable for cultivation in most types<br />
of soils except very wet land. Perennial ryegrass is available in early, intermediate and late heading types and in diploid and tetraploid<br />
forms.<br />
LOLIUM PERENNE L.<br />
Ground Winter-<br />
Name Listed in Earliness Yield Cover hardiness<br />
Early<br />
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S<br />
Belida DK, E, EST 3<br />
Pimpernel A, BY, CZ, D, DK, EST, HR, I, LU, LIT, PL, SI, SK, YU 2<br />
Spira DK, E, F, UK 3<br />
Telstar D 2<br />
Anton 4n D, UK 2<br />
Impresario 4n F 1<br />
Prestige 4n F 2<br />
Tetramax 4n D, DK, F, LU, LV, N, PL, RO, SI, UK 3<br />
Intermediate<br />
Broutor F 5<br />
Burton F 6<br />
Cashel IRL 4<br />
Canasta CZ, DK F, LU, SK 5<br />
Indiana B, D, NL 4<br />
Laurel F 5<br />
Mikado A, DK, EST 5<br />
Perceval F 5<br />
Rebecca B, D 5<br />
Shandon IRL 4<br />
Aviara 4n B, UK 6<br />
Calibra 4n A, B, BY, CH, CZ, D, DK, EST, F, HR, LIT, LV, RO, RU, UK, YU 5<br />
Fanda 4n DK, F, S 6<br />
Garibaldi 4n DK, F, PL 5<br />
Greengold 4n IRL, LU, UK 5<br />
Glenstal 4n IRL 5<br />
Herbus 4n F 5<br />
Kentaur 4n CZ, SK 6<br />
Kertak 4n CZ, SK 5<br />
Magician 4n IRL, LU, UK 4<br />
Mathilde 4n CZ, DK, EST, LU, N, PL, RU 4<br />
Missouri 4n B, CZ, D, RU, 6
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 7<br />
LOLIUM PERENNE L<br />
Ground Winter-<br />
Name Listed in Earliness Yield Cover hardiness<br />
Mustang 4n CZ, SK 6<br />
Napoleon 4n CZ, DK, D, EST, IRL, LV, N, PL,SI, SK, UK 4<br />
Tarpan 4n CZ, SK 5<br />
Tove 4n DK, E, I,JP, LIT, LV, N, RO, S 5<br />
Unico 4n NL 6<br />
Late<br />
Cancan B, D, IRL, LU, NL, UK 9<br />
Concile F 8<br />
Falstaff F 7<br />
Foxtrot A, B, D, UK 7<br />
Jumbo E, F, LU 7<br />
Lasso DK, UK 7<br />
Lactis F 7<br />
Norton B 7<br />
Pastour F, UK 7<br />
Portia F 8<br />
Ohio F 8<br />
Pippin DK, LU 8<br />
Sameba DK 7<br />
Sydney D, F 8<br />
Trani A, CZ, DK, LU, SI 8<br />
Trimaran F, LU 7<br />
Chabrel 4n F 9<br />
Colorado 4n B, F 8<br />
Cooper 4n D, UK 7<br />
Glencar 4n UK 7<br />
Loporello 4n D, DK 7<br />
Maurice 4n DK, UK 9<br />
Meba 4n DK, F, LU, UK 7<br />
Millennium 4n IRL, UK 8<br />
Navarra 4n D 7<br />
Penduick 4n F 8<br />
Sarsfield 4n IRL 8<br />
Tinturel 4n F 9<br />
Tivoli 4n A, B, CZ, D, DK, EST, F, IRL, LU, PL, RO, S, SI, UK 8<br />
Turandot 4n D, DK 6<br />
1-9, 9 = latest, highest yield, ground cover and winterhardiness
8<br />
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S<br />
Lolium multiflorum L. - Italian Ryegrass - Welsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass d’Italie - Raigrás Italiano<br />
Italian ryegrass is one of the fastest growing grasses available to farmers. It establishes well and starts growing early in the following spring.<br />
It has a rapid regrowth after cutting and the quality of the grass is very high in respect of digestibility. It thrives on all kind of soils and is<br />
mainly used for conservation in short duration leys, often in mixtures with red clover. New <strong>varieties</strong> have good persistence suitable for<br />
2-3 years use in mild climates. A lot of italian ryegrasses are used for intercropping i.e. between maize crops. Italian ryegrass exists in diploid<br />
and tetraploid forms.<br />
Westerwoldicum is the annual type of Italian ryegrass and the fastest growing grass. Contrary to italian ryegrass, it forms stems during the<br />
sowing year. Westerwoldicum is used when high production is required within 3-6 months after sowing. Differences between diploid and<br />
tetraploid <strong>varieties</strong> are small.<br />
LOLIUM MULTIFLORUM L.<br />
Name Listed in Type Yield Persistence<br />
Rust<br />
resistence<br />
Atalja UK Italian<br />
Cavour F Italian<br />
Cordelia D, F Italian<br />
EF 486 Dasas DK, IS Italian<br />
Ingot F Italian<br />
Orlando D Italian<br />
Podium B, F, A Italian<br />
Sikem DK, E, KR, SK Italian<br />
Zarastro B, D, Italian<br />
Ajax 4n B, CDN, DK, EST, FIN, IS, N, SK Italian<br />
Alouette 4n F Italian<br />
Antonia 4n F. I Italian<br />
Bofur 4n DK, E, FIN, HR, N, S, SI Italian<br />
Caballo 4n F, A Italian<br />
Danergo 4n A, D, EST, HU, I, IS, LU, SI, UK Italian<br />
Domino 4n D, F, I Italian<br />
Jeanne 4n D, F, I PL Italian<br />
Jiskra 4n CZ,SK Italian<br />
Lubina 4n CZ, EST, I Italian<br />
Luha 4n CZ, SK Italian<br />
Parfait 4n F Italian<br />
Taurus 4n B, D, NL Italian<br />
Trocadero 4n DK Italian<br />
Turgo Pajbjerg 4n DK, E, FIN, IS,N Italian<br />
Zorro 4n D, F, A Italian<br />
Andy 4n D, DK, F, IS, N S Westerwold<br />
Avance 4n D, DK, EST, FIN, I Westerwold<br />
Clipper 4n (Claro) CH, E, EST, IS, N, S Westerwold<br />
Jivet 4n A, CH, CZ, D, EST, I, SK, F Westerwold<br />
Shoot 2n F Westerwold<br />
Spark 2n F Westerwold<br />
Labelle 4n E, EST, N Westerwold<br />
highest yield, persistence and rust resistance
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 9<br />
Lolium x boucheanum Kunth. - Hybrid ryegrass - Bastardweidelgras - Ray-grass hybride - Raigrás híbrido<br />
Hybrid ryegrass is a cross between perennial and italian ryegrass combining yield, quality and persistence. Types range from perennial<br />
ryegrass, intermediate and italian types. Usage has mainly been for conservation but the new perennial types have proved to be excellent<br />
for grazing. Hybrid ryegrass has improved drought tolerance to italian ryegrass, especially the very dense hybrids. Spring growth is similar<br />
to early perennial ryegrasses whereas the heading is more like intermediate perennials. This gives a great deal of flexibility in the spring<br />
and high quality forage.<br />
LOLIUM X BOUCHEANUM KUNTH.<br />
Name Listed in Type Yield<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Persistence<br />
Brutus 2n UK Italian<br />
Hybrix 2n F Italian<br />
Aligote 4n F Italian<br />
Blason 4n F Italian<br />
Citeliac 4n UK Perennial<br />
Dimitri 4n F Intermediate<br />
Fortimo 4n F Italian<br />
Granit 4n D, F Italian<br />
Neola 4n F Italian<br />
Polly 4n DK, D, E, F, N, UK Perennial<br />
Riga 4n A, F Italian<br />
Sherpa 4n D Intermediate<br />
Solid 4n UK Intermediate<br />
Storm 4n DK, S, UK Perennial<br />
Texy 4n E, F Intermediate<br />
FESTULOLIUM<br />
highest yield, winterhardiness and persistence<br />
Festulolium<br />
Festulolium is a cross between festucas (meadow fescue/tall fescue) x lolium (italian ryegrass).<br />
This creates a combination of high quality from italian ryegrass with good winterhardiness,<br />
persistence and stress tolerance of fescues. As a result of crossing/backcrossing and selection,<br />
<strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> has types similar to tall fescue, italian ryegrass and perennial ryegrass,<br />
all with improved characteristics taken from the parent crossings. This gives an excellent opportunity<br />
to extend the growth of high quality grass in cold regions.<br />
Name Listed in Type Yield<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Persistence<br />
Becva CZ, I, SK Italian/westerwold.<br />
Felina CZ, EST, LIT, LV, RU, SK Tall fescue<br />
Hykor CZ, EST, S, SK Tall fescue<br />
Lofa CZ, EST, RO Perennial/hybrid<br />
Paulita D, N, S Italian<br />
Perun CZ, EST, SK, UK Italian<br />
highest yield, winterhardiness and persistence
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C C L L O O V V E E R R A A N N D D F F O O R R A A G G E E G G R R A A S S S<br />
Phleum pratense L. - Timothy - Wiesenlieschgras - Fléole des prés - Fleo<br />
This specie is normally found growing wild on fertile soils and under good moist conditions. It is a persistent grass, which seldom suffers<br />
from frost damage. It can tolerate high summer temperatures if moisture is available but is best suited for cultivation in areas with temperate<br />
climatic conditions including low-lying wet land.<br />
Timothy starts growing early in the spring and offers good production in the autumn. Early types are mainly for conservation with a high first<br />
cut whereas the late types have a prolonged growth over the summer and are well suited to grazing.<br />
PHLEUM PRATENSE L.<br />
Name Listed in Earliness<br />
Tolerance to<br />
grazing Yield<br />
Bilbo BY, DK, EST, HR, LIT, LV, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA<br />
Comer A, B, D, UK<br />
Dolina LU, NL, B, CDN, UK<br />
Niklas A, D<br />
Pampas D<br />
Tundra D, EST<br />
Vega EST, RU<br />
Winnetou UK, CDN<br />
earliest, most tolerant to grazing and highest yield<br />
Dactylis glomerata L. - Cocksfoot - Knaulgras - Dactyle - Dactilo<br />
COCKSFOOT is a very persistent grass. It grows relatively slowly in the year of sowing but in the second and subsequent years it is very<br />
aggressive. Cocksfoot starts growing early in the spring and regrowth after cutting consists mostly of leafy palatable shoots. Growth in<br />
summertime is important.<br />
Cocksfoot is grown under varying climatic conditions. It is winter hardy and drought tolerant. Early types are mainly used for conservation.<br />
Late types are excellent for grazing.<br />
DACTYLIS GLOMERATA L.<br />
Name Listed in Earliness<br />
Tolerance to<br />
grazing Yield<br />
Amba A, BY, CND, CH, DK, EST, HR, HU, KR, LU, RO, SK<br />
Aramis F<br />
Athos AR, E, F, LU, UK<br />
Cabrett F<br />
Donata D<br />
Kid E<br />
Ladoga D<br />
Niva CDN, CZ, SK<br />
Porthos ARG, F<br />
Sparta ARG, HU, RU, UK<br />
earliest, most tolerant to grazing and highest yield
C C L L O O V V E E R R A A N N D D F F O O R R A A G G E E G G R R A A S S S 11<br />
Festuca arundinacea L. - Tall Fescue - Rohr Schwingel - Fétuque élevée<br />
Tall fescue is one of the most drought, heat and wear tolerant species. Due to its large, deep rooted system it is able to take up water in very<br />
dry periods. Therefore it can tolerate high temperatures and stay green in a dry summer period where production is maintained unlike many<br />
other species which have ceased growing. New <strong>varieties</strong> have softer leaves and improved digestibility. Tall fescues provide good winter<br />
growth compared to other species in mild winters.<br />
FESTUCA ARUNDINACEA L.<br />
Name Listed in Yield Digestibility<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Amélie E, ZA<br />
Carmine F, RU<br />
Hykor D<br />
Jordane F<br />
Kora CH, CZ, D, HR, HU, PL, RO, SK, UA<br />
Madra F, RU<br />
highest yield, digestibility and winter hardiness
12<br />
Festuca pratensis Huds. - Meadow Fescue - Wiesenschwingel - Fétuque des prés - Festuca pratense<br />
Meadow fescue is a very persistent grass. It does not require high temperatures for active growth and is very winter hardy. It appreciates a<br />
high soil moisture content. Meadow fescue can be grown successfully on a wide range of soils. Meadow fescue has an early spring growth<br />
with a regrowth consisting mainly of leafy shoots and is suitable for both cutting and grazing.<br />
FESTUCA PRATENSIS HUDS<br />
Name Listed in Yield Persistence<br />
Winterhardiness<br />
Jamaica F<br />
Laura A, CZ, DK, D, EST, HR, LV, PL, RO, S, SI, SK<br />
Senu Pajbjerg DK, E, EST, LIT, RO, RU, S, SK, UA<br />
FESTUCA RUBRA L.<br />
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S<br />
highest yield, persistence and winterhardiness<br />
Festuca rubra L. - Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge<br />
Red fescue is found in many natural pastures on most soil types under widely varying moisture conditions. It normally propagates by means<br />
of creepers, giving a good groundcover. Red fescue is relatively slow growing in the sowing year and does not reach its full potential until the<br />
second or third year of use. It thrives under a wide range of conditions, but specially in dry, rather poor soil and in fields subject to heavy<br />
wear. It has good frost and drought resistance and tolerates surface water during the winter. It is suitable for both conservation and grazing.<br />
Name Listed in Yield Persistence<br />
Ground<br />
Cover<br />
Echo A, CH, CZ, DK, EST, HU, HR, RO<br />
Gondolin A, CZ, DK, D, EST, RO, S, SI<br />
Tridano DK, RU<br />
highest yield, persistence and ground cover
C L O V E R A N D F O R A G E G R A S S 13<br />
Poa trivialis L. - Rough-stalked meadowgrass - Gemeine Rispe - Pâturin commun<br />
POA TRIVIALIS L.<br />
Name Listed in<br />
Tolerance to high<br />
soil moisture<br />
Dasas DK, SI<br />
Poa pratensis L. - Smooth-stalked meadowgrass, Wiesenrispe, Pâturin des près, Poa pratense<br />
Poa pratensis is frequently found in natural grasslands, in both mineral and humus-rich soils. It is persistent with strong rhizomes and erect<br />
leafy shoots. Growth starts early in the spring and the regrowth consists mainly of leafy material. Poa pratensis is present in all permanent<br />
pastures used for grazing. It is common in temperate and relatively moist regions of both northern and southern hemispheres. It tolerates<br />
hard wear and because of its rhizomes, it can regenerate itself even if the grass sward is badly damaged.<br />
POA PRATENSIS L.<br />
Name Listed in Yield Persistence<br />
Ground<br />
Cover<br />
Balin A, D, DK, HR, I, LIT, LU, PL, SI<br />
Compact A, CH<br />
Oxford A, D, EST, N, NL<br />
Pegasus A, CH, D, RO<br />
Slezanka CZ, PL, SK, SI<br />
Tommy CH, NL<br />
highest yield, persistence and ground cover<br />
Bromus<br />
The use of brome grass is recommended especially on the dry lands.<br />
BROMUS<br />
Name Listed in Type<br />
Blizzard F Sitchensis<br />
Doue F Sitchensis<br />
Deborah USA Carinatus<br />
Arrhenatherum elatius L. - Oat-grass, Glatthafer (Fromental)<br />
Is a tall growing grass which is used specially for hay. It thrives very well on dry and poor soils due to its very deep rooted system. Growth<br />
starts early in spring and heading is also early. It can be mixed with red clover and other tall growing grasses for hay or silage production in<br />
a 2 max 3 cut management. Because of a slightly bitter taste it is not fed fresh to stock.<br />
ARRHENATHERUM ELATIUS L.<br />
Name Listed in Earliness<br />
Median A, CH, CZ, PL, SK
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Beta vulgaris L. - Fodder beet - Futterrübe - Betterave fourragère - Remolacha forrajera<br />
The cultivation of beets produces very high annual yields. Beets utilize farmyard manure optimally and provide valuable winter feed that<br />
can be easily stored.<br />
BETA VULGARIS L.<br />
Colour Dry matter<br />
Name Listed in Ploidi of root % in root<br />
Alpes F 3n<br />
Amigo F, IRL, NL, UA 3n yellow 16-17<br />
Asterix F, LIT 2n yellow 19-20<br />
Barbara A, B, CZ, F, LIT, UA, UK 3n yellow/orange 15-16<br />
Feldherr A, D, IRL, PL, UK 3n orange 13-14<br />
Korsroe Pajbjerg DK, N, RO polyp. yellow 15-16<br />
Kyros A, B, BY, CH, CZ, DK, D, EST, F, HR, IRL, LIT, LV, N, NL, PL, RU,<br />
RO, SI, SK, UA, UK 3n yellow 16-17<br />
Magnum A, B, BY, CH, D, DK, F, IRL, LIT, RU, UA, UK 3n white 19-20<br />
Marshal DK, BY, RU, LV 3n white 18-19<br />
Monoval A, D, F 3n white 16-17<br />
Nestor DK, D, F, UK 2n white 20-21<br />
Rhodos D, F, LV, PL, RU, UA 2n red 17-18<br />
Solar F 2n yellow/orange 17-18<br />
Troya DK, NL, PL, UA 3n yellow 16-17<br />
Tintin BY, D, F, UK 2n yellow/orange 17-18<br />
Himalaya D 3n white 19-20<br />
Brassica napus L. var. napobrassica - Swede - Kohlrübe - Chou navet - Nabo<br />
BRASSICA NAPUS L. VAR. NAPOBRASSICA<br />
B E E T S<br />
Name Listed in Type<br />
Magres Pajbjerg IRL, UK Bangholm-red<br />
Ruby UK Bangholm-red<br />
Ruta Øtofte IRL, NZ, SI, UK Bangholm-red<br />
Sator Øtofte UK Wilhelmsburger-green
Pisum sativum L. - Field pea - Futtererbse - Pois protéagineux - Guisante forrajero<br />
PISUM SATIVUM L.<br />
Grain<br />
Plant height<br />
Name Listed in colour at harvest TSW<br />
Brutus DK, LV, PL green high medium<br />
Julia DK, FI yellow low very low<br />
Nitouche D, DK, CND, EST, HU, LIT, LV, UK green high medium<br />
Pinochio D, DK, LIT yellow high low<br />
Salome DK marble low medium<br />
Vicia faba L. - Field bean - Ackerbohne - Féverole - Haboncillo<br />
VICIA FABA L.<br />
Name Listed in<br />
Colour<br />
of flower Protein Tannin<br />
Columbo D white high Free<br />
SINAPIS ALBA L.<br />
I N D U S T R I A L C R O P S<br />
Sinapis alba L. - White mustard - Weisser Senf - Moutarde blanche - Mostaza blanca<br />
Name Listed in Type<br />
Braco A, DK, LIT Green manure (resistance to beet nematodes)<br />
Valiant DK, LIT Seed<br />
Linum usitatissimum L. - Lin<strong>seed</strong> - Öllein - Lin oléagineux - Lino oleaginoso<br />
LINUM USITATISSIMUM L.<br />
Name Listed in Type<br />
Olinette DK, LIT oil<br />
Royale UK oil<br />
Carum carvi L. - Caraway - Kümmel - Cumin - Alcaravea<br />
CARUM CARVI L.<br />
Name Listed in<br />
Sylvia DK<br />
P U L S E S E E D S 15
16<br />
A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R
A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R 17<br />
Lolium perenne L. - Perennial Ryegrass - Deutsches Weidelgras - Ray-grass anglais - Raigrás inglés<br />
Perennial ryegrass is the fastest establishing specie ofall the turf grasses. It prefers milder climates but tolerates temperatures down to minus 16-18 °C without a snow<br />
cover. With a snow cover, ryegrass can tolerate even lower temperatures. In temperate regions, perennial ryegrass is a true perennial with a high persistence. It can<br />
be used on most soil types, with the exception of very wet land. Perennial ryegrass exists in early, intermediate and late types in respect of heading and spring growth.<br />
Late heading types tend to be better under lower input utilisation due to less stem formation in mid summer. With one exception, all turf types are diploid, but <strong>DLF</strong>-<br />
<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> have one tetraploid variety with improved tolerance to stress factors like drought and diseases. A species trait of Perennial ryegrass is very high wear tolerance<br />
due to fast re-growth of tillers and leaves. This makes the specie an essential ingredient in mixtures for sports use.<br />
LOLIUM PERENNE L.<br />
Wear<br />
Name Listed in Density tolerance Colour Earliness<br />
Accolade F 2<br />
Ace D, F, UK 6<br />
Action D, F, NL, UK 6<br />
Allegro D, F, NL, S, UK 7<br />
Ballet F, D, NL, UK 6<br />
Capri F, RU, UK 4<br />
Danilo DK, D, EST, F, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SK, UK 5<br />
Delaware CZ, F, UK 3<br />
Dragon F, D, UK 6<br />
Elan UK 7<br />
Esquire I, UK 5<br />
Figaro CZ, DK, EST, F, PL, RU, S 6<br />
Flair D, F, UK 6<br />
Greenfair DK, EST, F, UK 6<br />
Greenflash D, F, UK 6<br />
Greenway D, DK, F, NL, UK 6<br />
Greenstar D, UK 6<br />
Juventus 4n D, EST, F, HU, LIT, RU, SI, SK, UA 8<br />
Margarita D, EST, F, UK 6<br />
Merci CZ, D, DK, F, IS, N, NL, RO, UK 7<br />
Nikita F, UK 5<br />
Nikolin D, DK, UK 9<br />
Pickwick F, RU 5<br />
Pippin DK 8<br />
Ponderosa I, UK 6<br />
Sakini CZ, D, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, TR, UA 6<br />
Sauvignon DK, D, EST, F, UK 6<br />
Score CZ, D, EST, F, RO, RU, SI, UA, UK 6<br />
Sedona D, NL 6<br />
Superstar D, UK 6<br />
Tapiola F, UK 6<br />
Taya CZ, DK, D, EST, F, HR, HU, LIT, N,<br />
PL, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, TR, UA 8<br />
Tucson D, UK 7<br />
1-9, 9 = latest, highest density, wear tolerance and darkest colour
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A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R<br />
Phleum bertolonii DC - Small leaved timothy - Zwiebellieschgras - Fléole bulbeuse - Fleo bulboso<br />
Small leaved Timothy is used in cold, wet areas where it tolerates extremes better that other species. This is particularly true where plants<br />
will be subjected to total submersion in winter.<br />
PHLEUM BERTOLONII DC<br />
Winter- Tolerance to<br />
Name Listed in Density hardiness submersion<br />
Teno DK, RU, S, SI<br />
highest density, winterhardiness and tolerance to submersion<br />
Festuca rubra L. - Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge<br />
Red fescue is found in many natural green areas on nearly all types of soils and under<br />
widely varying moisture conditions. Red fescue is relatively slow growing in the sowing<br />
year and has very fine needle like leaves and a high shoot density. It thrives under a<br />
wide range of conditions but is notable for it’s tolerance to dry, rather poor soil. It is<br />
very resistant to frost and drought and it can to some extent, also tolerate surface<br />
water during the winter. The shade tolerance is better than for most other species.<br />
There are three types of red fescue for amenity purposes:<br />
Festuca rubra rubra<br />
Festuca rubra rubra is the most robust and adaptable of the three. By forming strong<br />
rhizomes, it is able to close holes in the grass sward very quickly. It tolerates extreme<br />
summer temperatures better than other red fescues. Rubra rubra is faster to establish<br />
than trichophylla or commutata and can be used individually or in conjunction<br />
with the other types of fescue to secure a good recuperation of the grass sward.<br />
RUBRA RUBRA Red fescue - Rotschwingel - Fétuque rouge<br />
Name Listed in Density<br />
Tolerance to<br />
close mowing Colour<br />
Aniset CZ, D, DK, EST, PL, RO, RU, UK<br />
Cecilia (Celianna) F, PL<br />
Diego CZ, D, EST, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SK, UA, UK<br />
Echo I, RU, SI, SK, UA<br />
Greenshine F, UK<br />
Laxton BY, CZ, EST, F, RU, SI, SK, UA<br />
Maxima F, D<br />
Mystic F, UK<br />
Ophelia F<br />
Pernille EST, BY, CZ, D, DK, F, HR, HU, LIT, N, NL, PL, RO, RU, S, SI,<br />
SK, TR, UA, UK<br />
Rapid D<br />
Shadeway D, F<br />
Sunset D, F, UK<br />
Tridano I, S, TR
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Rubra trichophylla<br />
Festuca rubra trichophylla has short rhizomes that facilitate the repair of holes in the sward but at a slower rate than rubra rubra. Shoot<br />
density is very high enhancing the species ability to withstand close mowing. High salt tolerance makes trichophylla a good partner in<br />
mixtures for roadsides and parks where salt is used during winter on roads and paths.<br />
The drought and shade tolerance of trichophylla is higher than for other red fescue types and this sub species thrives especially in a mild<br />
coastal climate.<br />
RUBRA TRICHOPHYLLA<br />
Name Listed in Density<br />
Tolerance to<br />
close mowing Colour<br />
Cinderella EST, D, DK, NL. RU, S, UK<br />
Greenlight F, UK<br />
Helena D, UK<br />
Lanai F, UK<br />
Leonora D, DK, EST, F, UK<br />
Napoli BY, CZ, EST, D, DK, HR, HU, LIT, N, PL, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, UA<br />
Rosita D, F, UK<br />
Smirna CZ, D, DK, EST, F, LIT, NL, PL, RU, S, UK<br />
Symphony D, F, NL, UK
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RUBRA COMMUTATA<br />
A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R<br />
Rubra commutata<br />
Festuca rubra commutata has no rhizomes (bunch grass) but the highest density of shoots of the three types. When using commutata<br />
in mixtures, it is often necessary to add one of the other types of fescue with rhizomes (or Poa pratensis) in order to facilitate the infill and<br />
repair of gaps in the sward. In cold areas, commutata is an important component as it has higher winterhardiness than other fescues. As<br />
shoot density is very high, commutates is also an integral component of mixtures that are required to tolerate close mowing. This would be<br />
especially so for golf greens.<br />
Name Listed in Density<br />
Tolerance to<br />
close mowing Colour<br />
Belleaire F, UK<br />
Calliope D, DK, EST, N, NL, UK<br />
Carina D, DK, EST, LIT, N, PL, RO, RU, UK<br />
Ferota CZ, PL, SK<br />
Juliska BY, CZ, EST, FIN, RU, S, SK, UA<br />
Legende D, F, UK<br />
Medina CZ, EST, DK, F, FIN, RO, RU, S, SI, SK, UA<br />
Papageno D<br />
Rossignol F, UK<br />
Roulette F, UK<br />
Simone BY, CZ, D, EST, FIN, LIT, PL, RO, RU, S, SK, UK<br />
Tatjana CZ, BY, DK, EST, HR, LIT, RO, RU, S, SI, SK<br />
highest density, tolerance to close mowing and darkest colour
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Festuca ovina L. spp. duriuscula<br />
- Hard fescue - Härtlicher Schwingel - Fétuque durette - Festuca ovejuna<br />
Hard fescue is one of the grasses with the lowest input requirements. It thrives on all kinds of soils but is found naturally on light dry soils in<br />
many regions. The more original types have a bluish colour and <strong>varieties</strong> are selected for their very high adaptation to drought, heat and<br />
winterhardiness. These <strong>varieties</strong> are excellent in mixtures for less intensive areas such as roadsides, banks, dunes etc, but also can play an<br />
important part in home lawns. New improved <strong>varieties</strong> match the colour and leaf characters of red fescues and have a very high density. The<br />
shade tolerance of hard fescue is good, achieving the same levels as red fescue.<br />
FESTUCA OVINA L. SPP. DURIUSCULA<br />
Name Listed in Density<br />
Drought<br />
tolerance Colour<br />
Discovery BY, D, EST, LIT, N, PL, RU, UA, UK green<br />
Ridu BY, CZ, DK, EST, HR, HU, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA bluish<br />
Triana BY, DK, EST, PL, RO, RU, UK bluish<br />
highest density and drought tolerance<br />
Festuca arundinacea L. - Tall Fescue - Rohrschwingel - Fétuque élevée<br />
Tall fescue is one of the most drought, heat and wear tolerant species. Due to its large and deep root system, it is able to take up water in dry<br />
periods when other grasses have stopped their growth. This means that tall fescue stays green in dry summer periods and tolerates high<br />
temperatures. The leaf texture of tall fescue is rather coarse compared to other turf grasses, but new <strong>varieties</strong> have been much improved in<br />
respect of narrow leaves and density. The leaf colour of tall fescue is normally dark green. Winter hardiness of tall fescue depends very much<br />
on the variety as the range goes from Mediterranean types with less winterhardiness to more continental types with good winterhardiness.<br />
Establishment of tall fescue is quite fast although not quite as fast as perennial ryegrass. In general, the disease tolerance is very high.<br />
FESTUCA ARUNDINACEA L.<br />
Name Listed in Fine leaves<br />
Wear<br />
tolerance Colour<br />
Cochise CZ, EST, F, HU, I, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA, UK<br />
Finelawn CZ, HR, I, RO, RU, SI, TR<br />
Montserrat F<br />
Olympic Gold F<br />
Southern Comfort I<br />
Starlett I<br />
finest leaves, highest wear tolerance and darkest colour<br />
Poa trivialis - Rough-stalked meadowgrass - Gemeine Rispe - Pâturin commun<br />
Poa trivialis is used in mixtures for shady areas under more humid conditions. Poa trivialis is also useful for over<strong>seed</strong>ing warm season grasses<br />
on golf greens where the species plays an important role.<br />
POA TRIVIALIS<br />
Winter- Shade<br />
Name Listed in Density hardiness tolerance<br />
Dasas DK, EST, HR, RU, SI, UA<br />
highest density, winterhardiness and shade tolerance
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A M E N I T Y G R A S S E S A N D W H I T E C L O V E R<br />
Poa annua var. reptans - Creeping bluegrass - Golf Rispe<br />
Poa reptans is a perennial subspecie of Poa annua wich also build some stolons. It is very aggressive and Creeping bluegrass can even crowd<br />
out Poa annua. Germination is very fast and the growth is upright which leads to a "True Putt" on golf greens.<br />
POA ANNUA VAR. REPTANS<br />
Tolerance to Tolerance to Tolerance to<br />
Name Listed in close mowing shade wet soils<br />
True Putt<br />
highest tolerance to close mowing, tolerance to shade and wet soils<br />
Poa pratensis L. - Smooth-stalked meadowgrass - Wiesenrispe - Pâturin des prés - Poa pratense<br />
Poa pratensis is frequently found in the wild, on both mineral and humus-rich soils in both northern and southern hemispheres. Fine-leaved<br />
<strong>varieties</strong> with excellent turf qualities have been selected. Poa pratensis is a persistent specie with strong rhizomes and erect leafy shoots.<br />
Growth starts early in the spring and re-growth consists mainly of leafy material that can be mown very easily and leaves a clean cut. Poa<br />
pratensis tolerates hard wear and because of its rhizomes, it can regenerate itself even if the sward is badly damaged.<br />
Newer <strong>varieties</strong> tend to have a higher density than the old. The heat tolerance of Poa pratensis is good which makes it a perfect partner in<br />
mixtures with tall fescue.<br />
POA PRATENSIS L.<br />
Wear<br />
Name Listed in Density tolerance Colour<br />
Balin BY, CZ, EST, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA<br />
Blue Knight I<br />
Broadway D, DK, F, NL, RU, S, UK<br />
Compact CZ, D, EST, F, HR, LIT, PL, RO, RU, SI, SK, UA<br />
Conni CZ, DK, D, EST, F, FIN, HU, LIT, N, NL, PL, RO, RU, S,<br />
SI, SK, TR, UA, UK<br />
Mardona CZ, D, DK, FIN, NL,RO, RU, S<br />
Panduro CZ, D, EST, LIT, PL, RU, S, UK<br />
Platini I, RO<br />
Sobra CZ, DK, EST, RO, RU, S, SK, UA<br />
Slezanka D<br />
highest density, wear tolerance and darkest colour<br />
Agrostis stolonifera L. - Creeping bentgrass - Flecht-Straussgras - Agrostide stolonifère - Agróstide estolonifera<br />
The main use of Creeping Bent grass is on golf greens. This is due to the very high recuperative capacity and shoot density of the specie, which<br />
makes it very adaptable to the close mowing regimes used on these areas. Creeping bentgrass can also be used in mixtures for very dense<br />
lawn mixtures for private gardens due to its soft leaves and dense growth.<br />
AGROSTIS STOLONIFERA L.<br />
Fineness Short<br />
Name Listed in Density of leaves growth<br />
Kromi CZ, DK, EST, HR, HU, LIT, RO, RU, SI, SK, TR, UA<br />
Oasis D, EST, NL, UK<br />
highest density, fineness of leaves and shortest growth
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Agrostis capillaris L. Agrostis tenuis - Browntop - Rotes Straussgras - Agrostide ténue - Agróstide común<br />
Browntop bent is used extensively on golf greens in mixtures with red fescue for low input purposes. It tolerates close mowing very well. The<br />
shoot density is high and it is very adaptable to changable growing conditions.<br />
AGROSTIS CAPILLARIS L. AGROSTIS TENUIS<br />
Fineness Short<br />
Name Listed in Density of leaves growth<br />
Golfin (=Golf) CZ, D, EST, HR, RO, RU, SI<br />
Lance UK<br />
Vivaldi DK, EST, N, UK, SK, UA<br />
highest density, finest leaves and shortest growth<br />
Trifolium repens L. - White clover - Weissklee - Trèfle blanc - Trébol blanco<br />
The breeding of white clover for turf is a speciality from <strong>DLF</strong>-<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong>. In general white clover in mixtures with fine grasses keeps the lawn<br />
much greener and healthy without the application of Nitrogen. Normal forage white clover <strong>varieties</strong> are not suited and will not survive under<br />
regular mowing but the development of the new very small leaved <strong>varieties</strong> –Microclover- is a break through in creating a environmentally<br />
friendly lawn also suitable for close mowing.<br />
<strong>TRIFOLIUM</strong> REPENS L.<br />
Tolerance to<br />
Name Listed in Leafsize low mowing<br />
Nanouk I<br />
Piccolino-microclover I<br />
Pirouette-microclover D<br />
Pipolina-microclover D<br />
Smallest leaves and highest tolerance to low mowing
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