Festulolium

Did you know that there are major differences between Fescue-type and Ryegrass-type festulolium? All festulolium varieties are different and it is important that you know your goal before selecting - long term forage or short term emergency forage.

Here is a quick break down of the key differences between Fescue-type and Ryegrass-type festulolium: 

Fescue-type Festulolium: 

  • Cross between tall fescue and perennial ryegrass
  • Not super-competitive and gives you best of both words from tall fescue and perennial ryegrass
  • Focused on potential alternative and meadow fescue and overcoming meadow fescue weaknesses (yield, disease resistance and seed production capabilities) Read more here
  • Geared towards longer term forage option


Ryegrass-type Festulolium

  • Crossed between meadow fescue and italian ryegrass
  • Short-term forage - do not use if you want a long-term stand
  • In the field - visually similar to an italian ryegrass - but it will head out in the seeding year and may persist for more than 1 year depending on growing conditions
  • Good emergency forage option

Mahulena
FESCUE TYPE FESTULOLIUM

  • Tall Fescue X Perennial Ryegrass
  • Late maturity & excellent forage yield
  • Very good forage quality
  • Endophyte free
  • Very good stress tolerance and winterhardiness

Achilles
RYEGRASS TYPE FESTULOLIUM

  • Meadow Fescue X Annual (Italian) Ryegrass
  • Excellent forage yield in seeding year
  • Excellent forage quality
  • Excellent disease resistance
  • Excellent seasonal growth pattern