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Niva/Dactylis glomerata

Dactyle
Tough and palatable

Rating
EarlinessGrazing toleranceSuitability for mixturesYield

Excellent cold tolerance
Very good persistency
Mid-late heading date
Palatable


Easy!

NIVA is a cocksfoot with mid-late heading date originating from a breeding program from Central Europe. It has improved disease tolerance and yield. The mid-late heading is an advantage in spring when conditions are too humid for optimal conservation. The yield is "early" but easy to master.

In mixture with alfalfa

Mixed with alfalfa is perfect because of the synchronized growth.

Cold tolerance

NIVA has excellent cold tolerance / winterhardiness the leaves resists very well to cold after the spring growth has initiated.

Establishment of cocksfoot

Seeding rate kg/ha
Pure stand : 15 à 20
Cocksfoot + alfalfa : 12 & 15

Goal: Minimum 4/5 leaves before first frost.