Ryegrass - Annual
LATIN NAME
Lolium multiflorum
SEASON
Annual
HEIGHT
12 - 36 inches
WHEN TO PLANT
Spring - 6 weeks before first frost
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Moderate
CROP HEIGHT
12 - 36 inches
COLD TOLERANCE
Excellent
HEAT TOLERANCE
Poor - moderate
SHADE TOLERANCE
Fair - moderate
DAYS TO MATURITY
80 - 100 days
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Palatable, Quick Eestablishment, High Yield
IDEAL FOR
Pasture|Hay|Silage|Green Chop|Cover Crop|Erosion
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This new generation annual ryegrass with exceptional plant vigor, forage yielding ability, stress tolerance and disease resistance is quick at germination and used for erosion control and cover crops.
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Planting Directions
SOWING TEMPERATURE
50F - 65F
SEEDING RATE
30 - 40 lbs per acre
AVERAGE GERMINATION TIME
5 - 14 days
PLANTING DEPTH
1/4 inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or drill
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Rast
Tetraploid annual ryegrass that has larger leaves, a higher water content, and better palatability than many diploid varieties. This ryegrass will produce high quality feed for use as pasture, hay or silage. It was bred for vigor, disease resistance, and high performance. It is highly resistant to the major forage diseases including crown and leaf rust, leaf spot/scald, powdery mildew, and pythium blight.
Produces excellent succulant long-term grazing if sown alone or in combination with fall-sown small grains and annual clovers. It is a new generation ryegrass with exceptional plant vigor, forage yielding ability, stress tolerance, and disease resistance.
Protein content is in the 24 to 40% range depending on nitrogen levels applied and stage of growth at harvest.
Annual ryegrass can be used to quickly stabilize disturbed sites subject to erosion because seedling establishment and root growth are rapid. This makes this rye grass and excellent choice for quick erosion control, a cover crop, or for pasture uses.
Specifications
- New Seeding Rate: 30-40 lbs/acre/broadcast
- Grazing Use: Beef, Dairy, Sheep, Horse, Ratite
- Maturity: Late
- Hay: Excellent
- Silage/Green Chop: Excellent
- Controlled Grazing: Excellent
- Set Stocking: Excellent
- Crop Land Pasture: Good
- Drought Tolerance: Low
- Wet Soil Tolerance: Moderate
- pH Range: 5.0 - 8.0
- Fertility Requirements: Medium-High
Common Questions
Is Annual Ryegrass Easy To Plant?
Our pasture grass seeds are designed for quick germination and deep roots. These hardy varieties adapt to different soil conditions, ensuring strong growth with minimal maintenance. Establish a lush, dense forage area that stands up to grazing.
Does Annual Ryegrass Have Good Regrowth?
Increase pasture yield with grasses that re-establish rapidly after grazing. Designed for continuous growth, our seeds provide a steady food source for livestock, reducing the need for supplemental feeding. Strong regrowth ensures consistent forage.
Can Annual Ryegrass Be Used For Wildlife?
Promote your pastures to various wildlife with grasses that improve soil structure, reduce erosion, and create a balanced habitat for wildlife. By nurturing soil health and improving drainage, our grasses help sustain long-term land productivity.
Is Annual Ryegrass Nutritious?
Boost animals’ health with nutrient-rich, dense forage. Designed for optimal digestion and absorption, annual ryegrass provide essential nourishment to support animal well-being, contributing to steady growth and overall wellness in livestock.
What Is The Seeding Rate & Planting Time?
Seed at 30 - 40 lbs per acre. It is generally planted in early Fall, but in Southern and other mild climates it is sown clear through November. It may also be sown January - March for forage.
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