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Legion AR37

diploid perennial ryegrass#

  • Premium protection from insects with AR37 endophyte
  • Excellent density for periods of set stocking and winter grazing
  • High dry matter production
  • Strong autumn recovery
Legion AR37 mixed with Ecotain environmental plantain
Suitable For

Sowing Rate: 15-25kg/ha
Rainfall: Minimum 700mm per annum
Endophytes: AR37
Heading Date: Late - +14
Pasture Life: 5 years+
Soil Fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)
Ploidy: Diploid

Complete all rounder in all regions and all seasons

Legion AR37 is a fine leaved, high performance diploid perennial ryegrasswith a +14-flowering date. Displaying strong autumn recovery, Legion AR37 produces high amounts of quality dry matter after the autumn break and leading into winter. Legion AR37 performs well in sheep and beef pastures displaying excellent density for periods of set stocking and winter grazing and is well suited to dairy pastures and runoffs.

Legion AR37 has outstanding summer, autumn and winter growth, good sized tillers, low aftermath heading and excellent summer leafiness. Sow Legion AR37 for a slightly earlier spring flush compared to late heading varieties and its ability to grow well in all seasons whilst providing a high quality pasture leading into autumn.

Sowing rate (sole): 20-25kg/ha
Sowing rate (mixed): 15-20kg/ha

#Legion has been bred, selected and successfully tested as a perennial and will function as a perennial ryegrass. Due to a small number of tip awns, Legion is certified as Lolium boucheanum.

Legion AR37

AR37 endophyte takes ryegrass pasture persistence and protection to a premium level.

An endophyte is a fungus found naturally in many grass species, including ryegrass. It provides the plant with protection from insects, and in return the plant provides the endophyte with a place to live and reproduce.

Pests controlled: Argentine Stem Weevil Larvae, Pasture Mealy Bug, Adult Black Beetle and Root Aphid.

Legion diploid perennial ryegrass# is also available with AR1 endophyte: 

AR1 is a novel endophyte with no known animal health issues

Pests controlled: Argentine Stem Weevil and Pasture Mealy Bug.

DLF Seeds: Leading endophyte experts with over 25 years experience and purpose built cold storage facilities to ensure live endophyte percentages are maintained 

 

Rainfall

Minimum 700mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

NZPBRA endophyte insect control and effects on animal safety
Download for Information on insect control and animal safety. Tables approved by the NZPBRA Executive (September 2024).
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