Organic VNS Italian Ryegrass

ANNUAL RYEGRASS

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Establishes very rapidly, giving you higher productivity in the planting season. Capable of producing forage yields in a very short period of time. Has good cold tolerance.

Best Use:

Single year forage production, or as green manure plowdown seeded in the fall.

Adaptation:

Well adapted to heavier soil types. Management: Heads out in early to midsummer. Usually winterkills in northern zones.

Planting Date:

March-May, Aug.-Sept.

Seeding:

30 lbs/acre alone or 10-15 lbs/ acre to beef up existing pastures