PRESTO
Phleum pratensis
Profile
Very high yields under conservation management and under high simulated grazing are the main characteristics of PRESTO. These outstanding results are connected with a very good early spring growth and a high quality. Other arguments for PRESTO are a very good winter hardiness and a high sward density.
International listings/recommendations: BY, CA, DK, FR, LU, NL, UA, UK
- Milk Index variety
- combination of high yields with great forage quality
- rapid early growth development
General
| Heading date | 07/06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended List status | G - General use | |
| Year First Listed | 2005 | |
| Heading date | 07/06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended List status | G - General use | |
| Year First Listed | 2005 | |
Grazing management
| Grazing yield (% of 8,08 t/ha) | 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grazing D-value | 73.3 | |
| ME Yield (% of 95 000 MJ/ha) | 98 | |
| Ground Cover% (grazing) | 73 | |
| Grazing yield (% of 8,08 t/ha) | 98 | |
|---|---|---|
| Grazing D-value | 73.3 | |
| ME Yield (% of 95 000 MJ/ha) | 98 | |
| Ground Cover% (grazing) | 73 | |
Conservation management
| Total yield year 1 (% of 11,74 t/ha) | 103 | |
|---|---|---|
| ME yield of 1st+2nd cut year 1 (% of 82 000 MJ/HA) | 103 | |
| Total yield year 3 (% of 10.84 t/ha) | 101 | |
| Total yield: Mean (% of 11.33 t/ha) | 102 | |
| Ground Cover% (conservation year 3) | 78 | |
| Total yield year 1 (% of 11,74 t/ha) | 103 | |
|---|---|---|
| ME yield of 1st+2nd cut year 1 (% of 82 000 MJ/HA) | 103 | |
| Total yield year 3 (% of 10.84 t/ha) | 101 | |
| Total yield: Mean (% of 11.33 t/ha) | 102 | |
| Ground Cover% (conservation year 3) | 78 | |
Grazing seasonal growth
| Early grazing yield (% of 1.43 t/ha) | 99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (% of 2.71 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Early Summer (% of 2.97 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Late Summer (% of 1.90 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Autumn (% of 0.85 t/ha) | 99 | |
| Early grazing yield (% of 1.43 t/ha) | 99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring (% of 2.71 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Early Summer (% of 2.97 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Late Summer (% of 1.90 t/ha) | 98 | |
| Autumn (% of 0.85 t/ha) | 99 | |
Conservation seasonal growth - year 1
| 1st cut (% of 6.18 t/ha) | 107 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st cut D-Value | 66.5 | |
| 2nd cut (% of 3.11 t/ha) | 99 | |
| 2nd cut D-value | 65.9 | |
| 3rd cut (% of 2.12 t/ha) | 101 | |
| 4th+ cut (% of 2.03 t/ha) | 99 | |
| 1st cut (% of 6.18 t/ha) | 107 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st cut D-Value | 66.5 | |
| 2nd cut (% of 3.11 t/ha) | 99 | |
| 2nd cut D-value | 65.9 | |
| 3rd cut (% of 2.12 t/ha) | 101 | |
| 4th+ cut (% of 2.03 t/ha) | 99 | |
Agronomic characters
| Winter Hardiness (1-9, 1=poor 9=good) | 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
Source: Recommended grass and clover lists for England and Wales 2026 / 2027
| Winter Hardiness (1-9, 1=poor 9=good) | 7.1 | |
|---|---|---|
Source: Recommended grass and clover lists for England and Wales 2026 / 2027
All specified information is given to the best of our knowledge and belief, but without guarantee on completeness and correctness. Despite care we cannot guarantee that the described characteristics are repeatable / comprehensive in agricultural practice in each case. DSV United Kingdom Ltd. excludes adhesion for damage or claims for damages, resulting of the use for the variety specified in this description. Mixture compositions may change if individual varieties are not available. As of 11/2025. Subject to change without notice.