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PERENNIAL RYEGRASS Lolium
perenne
Perennial Ryegrass, also called English or Australian ryegrass is a
native of Europe / England where its use as a cultivated pasture grass
began in the 1700's. It is a short lived perennial that grows to a
height of 1.5 to 2 feet. Produces an abundance of narrow, fine
leaves near the base of the plant and long seed stalk above leaves.
Very attractive grass because of its waxy, bright dark green color.
Used primarily in pastures as a mixture with clovers and other grasses.
Origin:
Europe
Description:
Perennial
Primary Adaptation:
Well drained soils with good moisture. Less tolerant of
drought and heat. - Performs as an annual in lower southern USA
states.
Uses: Pasture,
hay and silage.
Planting Rate:
5-10 lbs and acre in mixtures, and 14-18 lbs an acre alone in spring
or late summer.
Fertilization:
Very responsive to nitrogen. Tolerates moderate soil acidity.
Seasonal Production:
Spring and early summer
Management:
Rotational stocking is best management program. Ryegrass will tolerate close grazing,
but doesn't stockpile
well.
Pests:
Usually not a problem
IMPROVED TURF TYPES: New turf-type lawn varieties are
used extensively with other lawn grasses throughout the United States and
as pure stands in North East. In warmer (more Southern) climates
this grass performs as an annual and dies out under summer heat stress.
Germination is good with vigorous establishment of seeds possible with
good seed / soil contact. Lasts longer in spring than Annual
Ryegrass. There are now hundreds of improved turf types for lawn and
sports field applications available.
PASTURE TYPES
Tetraploid varieties of forage
ryegrasses yield higher rates of production in cool season areas.
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Pastures: 20-40 lbs. / per acre.
Plant in prepared firm, seed bed for best results.
Can be drilled into existing pastures. 1/4 inch ideal depth.
Forage varieties:
Tivoli, Calibra
Lawn Varieties:
Dozens available at Seedland - Read more at
Ryegrasses.com.
Professional Select Blend and
SuperStar
Blend are our two most popular lawn blends.
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USAGE AREA FOR PERENNIALS
Perennial Ryegrasses are generally NOT suitable for use in warm season Southern
State areas (deep south). Perennial life expectancy in cooler areas is in
the 4-5 year range. Anaconda is safe for horses and cattle.
In warm season areas Perennial ryegrasses will often perform just
like annuals in high heat / southern state areas. They
generally will die off (completely dead) as summer heat / humidity
stresses tend to kill Perennials.
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