DESCRIPTION
Variety with great field persistence over the years (over 5), particularly resistant to lodging even in adverse conditions. Exceptional cold resistance with great adaptability to different latitudes allows it to be sown from Northern Europe to Turkey (where it is registered as well). This variety has been for many years “Control variety” in the official list of the Swiss National Catalog. VANDA produces an excellent quality fodder, low in lignin content and with an average content of over 21.5% of protein.
ADVISED QUANTITY OF SEED
Fall sowing: 25 kg/ha
Spring sowing: 25-30 kg/ha
MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Type of plant: Erect
Plant’s height: Medium-tall 80-85 cm
Stem: Medium
Flower’s color: Purple
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratio leaves/stem: Excellent
Spring vegetative regrowth: Good
Entry into winter dormancy: Early
Cold: Very resistant
Lodging: Very resistant
Rust: Good
Fusarium: Resistant
Botrytis: Resistant
Cercospora: Resistant
The seed of this variety is inoculated with RIZOMEDICA (Sinorhizobium Meliloti)
