A perennial-type hybrid with productivity similar to other perennial-type varieties. Proven to be very winter hardy, making it a good choice for colder areas as well.
Belleek
Plenty quality, even after harsh winters
- Tetraploid hybrid ryegrass.
- Productivity similar to other perennial-type varieties.
- Proven to be very winter hardy.
- Good choice for colder areas as well.
- Officially listed in United Kingdom.
- Nordic climate
- Continental climate
- Oceanic climate
- Mediterranean climate
Specifications
Species
Lolium hybridum
Ploidy
Tetraploid
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Diploid
Tetraploid
Lolium x hybridum
Varieties of hybrid ryegrass are obtained by crossing perennial and Italian ryegrass. Three types can be distinguished: Italian types have an erect growth habit and give good spring growth, whereas perennial types form a denser sward and have later spring growth. Also intermediate types exist.