Forage species

Tonus

Stooling rye

TONUS is a multi-stemmed rye that differs from forage or cereal rye in that its many stems give it greater biomass production potential.

Fonctionnal benefits

High biomass production potential;
A hardy rye;
An excellent crop precedent.

The benefits in detail

High biomass production potential:

TONUS is a multi-purpose (or forest) rye, i.e. the result of a cross between a cereal rye and a perennial wild rye (Secale cereale x Secale montanum).
It has a high tillering capacity in autumn and therefore a high biomass potential, ideal for replenishing fodder stocks or for covering soils and restoring organic matter.
Its late heading means it can be harvested around April/May to maximise yield while maintaining forage quality.

A hardy rye:

TONUS is highly resistant to cold (down to -20°C).
It is also not very susceptible to disease.

An excellent crop precedent:

Its powerful root system improves soil structure.
As a result, superficial drying out of the soil in spring is low compared with that induced by Italian ryegrass.
After harvesting, its regrowth is low, limiting competition with the following crop and the need for weed control.

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