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Fog Grass

Yorkshire Fog 
Holcus lanatus
 
pros

  • All year round constant growth slight curtail growth in the winter cold.

  • The product lies between perennial ryegrass and cocksfoot.

  • Tolerates wet, infertile and acidic soil types.  

  • Used for forestry and erosion control. 

  • Young shoots are highly digestible.

  • Wide tolerance of temperature between perennial ryegrass and cocksfoot.

  • Persist under a range of management.

cons 

  • Slightly lower growth in winter.

  • Low dry matter yield.

  • Can be troublesome with rust does not kill the plant but gives reduced palatability and yield. 

Suggested sow rate: 6-8 kg/ha alone 2-4 kg/ha in mixtures