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A very valuable, durable, tall, tufted forage grass. Recommended for cultivation on moist, compact soils and richly fertilized, especially with nitrogen. This species tolerates harsh winters and spring frosts well. It does well with periodic droughts and short-term flooding. It is sensitive to weeds. Meadow fescue is a species present in almost every mixture with grasses and legumes. It is ideal for both sowing meadows and permanent pastures and shortterm field use. The share of this variety in mixtures should be from 10% (dry soils) to 50% of the sown seeds.
Cultivation for seed
Meadow fescue can be grown on all soil types, except for waterlogged soils. The presence of couch grass and other nonnative grasses precludes starting a seed plantation. The most suitable sowing date is early spring (in pure sowing). It can be sown until the end of June. Seed sowing standard – 11 kg/ha at a row spacing of 25 cm. Before sowing, use mineral fertilization in the amount of 80-100 kg/ha P2O5 and 100-120 kg/ha K2O.
In spring, in the first and second year of use, apply phosphorus-potassium fertilization at the rate of 90 kg/ha P2O5 and 60 kg/ha K2O. The amount of nitrogen application depends on the site, soil fertility and crop year. After root crops on manure on good soils, nitrogen is usually not applied in the first year for fear of lodging. Otherwise, we apply nitrogen in the spring: 50 kg/ha in the 1st year and 60 kg/ha in the 2nd year. After seed harvest in the 1st year, we apply nitrogen at 40-50 kg/ha. Seeds should be harvested at the stage of milk-wax maturity; the harvesting date falls in early July. Two-step equipment gives the best seed value. After drying, thresh with a combine. After coupling the seeds, immediately remove the straw and do full fertilization, as generative shoots grow in the second half of July and August.
Cultivation for green manure
Meadow fescue can be grown on all soil types, except for waterlogged soils. The presence of couch grass and other non-native grasses precludes starting a seed plantation. The most suitable sowing date is early spring (in pure sowing). It can be sown until the end of June. Seed sowing standard – 11 kg/ha at a row spacing of 25 cm. Before sowing, use mineral fertilization in the amount of 80-100 kg/ha P2O5 and 100-120 kg/ha K2O. In the ensemble of pre-sowing crops, strive for thorough weed control and field leveling. When cultivating in pure sowing, sow 12-15 kg of seed per hectare, while approx. 15-20 kg/ha should be sown in a cover crop.
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Amelka
New early fodder grass. Designed for hay meadow use. It stands out for its very fast resprouting rate after mowing.
Feature (Amelka):
Anturka
A new mid-early variety that combines high yield of green and dry matter with very high seed yield. Intended for hay meadow and field use. It stands out for its very fast resprouting rate after mowing and is a variety with high health and very good durability. Medium-high climatic and agrotechnical requirements, medium soil requirements.
Feature (Anturka):
Gerda
The grass is suitable for hay meadow and field use. Gerda is a mid-early variety with good resistance to drought conditions and very good resprouting after mowing. It combines high biomass yields with good reproductive ability. Medium-high climatic and agrotechnical requirements, medium soil requirements.
Feature (Gerda):
Tyfonka
A new variety of meadow fescue. Mid-early, very healthy and prolific, both in terms of seed yield and biomass.
