Lolium X boucheanum
Description
Perennial grass derived from hybridisation between Italian ryegrass and hybrid ryegrass. It is closely related to its parental species by its agronomic characteristics
Morphology
Geography
Culture
Chemical Composition
| In % | Water | Nitrogen | Fat | Soluble carbohydrates | Fibrous carbohydrates | Ashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forage: green | ||||||
| Forage: hay |
Usage
Techniques
| Seedlings | Period | Spacing | Depth | Amount sown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In rows | – cm | – cm | – kg/ha |
| In q/ha | In green | In hay | In grain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 0-0 | 0-0 | – |
Agronomic Characteristics
Benefits
- Fast and easy rooting
- Very good growth in the spring
- Flexibility of farming
- Durability greater than Italian ryegrass
Limitations
- Sometimes regrows significant ears, especially types close to Italian ryegrass.