Fog Grass

Fog Grass

Yorkshire Fog 
 
Holcus lanatus
 
Pros
    	
  • All year round constant growth slight curtail growth in the winter cold.
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  • Production lies between perennial ryegrass and cocksfoot.
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  • Tolerates wet, infertile and acidic soil types.  
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  • Used for forestry and erosion control. 
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  • young shoots are highly digestible.
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  • wide tolerance of temperature between perennial ryegrass and cocksfoot.
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  • Persist under a range of management.
 
Cons 
    	
  • Slightly lower growth in winter.
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  • Low dry matter yield.
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  • 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