KERRY
Lolium perenne
- Galvanised! Excellent rust tolerance
- Season long growth
- Very low aftermath heading
- Higher summer yields
New variety on the 2016 Irish Recommended List
High Annual Yields
Kerry has excellent yield levels for both conservation and grazing.
Season Long Production
Superb spring and autumn growth. Kerry starts growing early in the spring, produces well over the summmer and this continues into the autumn delivering season long production.
Forage Quality
Not only does Kerry produce high levels of production the forage has excellent quality both for digestibility but also sugars.
Technical Specifications
- Perennial ryegrass
High yield in conservation and simulated grazing, early spring growth
- Listed/recommended in IRL UK
- Lateness: Late
Product information
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Specification and ratings
Simulated grazing
Irish Recommended List of Grass Varieties 2016Relative yield
| Variety Name | Average all late 2n | Kerry |
| Total Rel. Yield simulated grazing | 101 | 103 |
| Spring Growth | 103 | 106 |
| Summer Growth | 100 | 103 |
| Autumn Growth | 100 | 104 |
General purpose (2-cut silage)
Irish Recommended List of Grass Varieties 2016Relative yield
| Variety Name | Average all late 2n | Kerry |
| Total Rel. Yield 2-cut silage | 99 | 104 |
| Spring Growth | 101 | 123 |
| 1st Cut Silage | 98 | 95 |
| 2nd Cut Silage | 98 | 107 |
| Autumn Growth | 98 | 105 |
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Species and varieties
We offer a wide range of healthy, quality forage grass species to optimize your milk and meat production. See all species here.
Perennial ryegrass 2n
High-yield diploid Perennial Ryegrass for temperate regions. Mixes with white clover. Varied types, diploid/tetraploid. Suitable for most soils.