ALSTAR

Alstar Meadow Fescue is a variety of meadow fescue (Festuca pratensis Huds.), belonging to the group of grasses, widely used in agriculture as a fodder and grain crop, as well as for soil mulching. The variety is characterized by good seed germination, disease and pest resistance, and high yield under normal climatic conditions.

Key characteristics include an intermediate bush type with a leaf of medium width and green coloration, weak tendency to inflorescence formation in the year of sowing, and average time to flowering in the second year of life. Average yield ranges from 49.4 to 63.1 centners per hectare in the Central and Volga-Vyatsk regions respectively, with maximum values up to 229.4 c/ha. Dry matter content is approximately 32%.

For sowing, a rate of 4 kg of seeds per 100 m² is recommended, with sowing periods from April-May and August-September, with the option of winter sowing in October-November. After sowing, grass growth begins within 12–14 days. At the first cut, grass height is about 4 cm, and subsequently 3.5–5 cm. Seed fertilization is typically carried out in a volume of 1.5–2 kg of fertilizer per 100 m². Alstar Meadow Fescue ensures a stable yield and effective soil mulching, making it a valuable resource for agricultural work.