Raygrass ATLANT – a perennial grass of the Poaceae family, genus Lolium L., also known as pasture or English raygrass. The plant has a tufted root system that develops well in the plough layer of the soil, and straight, thin stems up to 70–80 cm high. The leaves are narrow-liniform, smooth, and shiny on the underside, while the inflorescences are ears 8–15 cm long with several florets.
This grass is characterized by good palatability by cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. It begins growing in mid-April and is suitable for grazing as early as early May. After 3–5 grazings on pastures, it grows back quickly, and when combined with alfalfa, clover, or other perennial grasses, it can yield higher harvests. Seed yield ranges from 4 to 12 c/ha, and as hay – from 50 to 85 c/ha.
Raygrass ATLANT is also widely used for sodding sports fields and lawns, improving soil structure and its fertility. Thanks to its resistance to spring and autumn frosts, it grows successfully on various soil types – from light sandy soils to heavy loamy ones, including forest and forest-steppe zones. Despite insufficient drought resistance, the plant tolerates waterlogging in the spring period and brief flooding well.
Thus, ATLANT is a versatile perennial grass suitable both for pasture use and for greening sports fields, providing a stable seed and hay yield under diverse climatic conditions.