ANNUAL RYEGRASS Lolim mulitflorum Lam.
Annual ryegrass (Italian Ryegrass) is a very popular grass for overseeding Southern pastures winter forage.  It is also used to overseed warm season lawn grasses to provide a green, economical grass cover from fall to spring.  Annual is planted on millions of acres of both lawns and pastures each year.   Works will planted with clovers and also is good for planting with new lawns or pastures to provide fast establishment, temporary erosion control, and a winter cover. 

Origin: Europe
Description: Annual
Primary Adaptation: Ryegrass tolerates wet, poorly drained soil. High moisture requirement for growth and germination.
Uses: Pasture, and occasionally hay or silage.
Planting Rate: 20-30 lbs. per acre, September-October
Fertilization: Responsive to nitrogen.
Seasonal Production: November-May
Management: In the Gulf Coast area it may be seeded alone, but farther north it should be seeded with a small grain like rye, wheat, or oats, and/or with clover.  Often used to overseed perennial warm season grass pastures in the South.
Pests: Armyworms, and sometimes rust disease.