RootMax Annual Ryegrass

Consistent winterkill and better weed competition vs. VNS
Selected for consistent winterkill in northern hardiness zones; can survive the winter in USDA winter hardiness zone 5 and warmer
Tetraploid variety selected for wide leaves and upright growth
Extensive roots, excellent nutrient scavenging and good palatability as forage
Good candidate for low-altitude aerial application and well adapted to varying soil types
Can be seeded at last cultivation/V6 or flown on in standing corn or soybean

Seeding: 15-20 lbs/acre at 1/4″ to 1/2″ deep. Drill or increase rate to broadcast seed.

Price range: $12.40 through $49.00

SKU: 3227 Categories: Annual, Annual Ryegrass, Conventional, Conventional, Cool Season Grass Cover Crops, Cool Season Grasses, Cover Crops, Forages, Grass Cover Crops

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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

Species/Variety	Seeding Rate Drilled (lbs/acre)	Seeding Rate Broadcast/Aerial (lbs/acre)	Seeding Rate In Mix (lbs/acre)	Approx Seeds/lb	Recommended Seeding Date (S MN)	Seeding Depth (inches)	Predicted Hardy Through USDA Zone	Lifecycle	Potential Total N Fixation (lbs/acre/year)	Above Ground Biomass Production	Weed Suppression	Erosion Control	Quick Establishment	Cash Crop Interseed	Grazing Potential	Provide Pollinator Habitat	Drought Tolerance	Heat Tolerance	Saturated Soil Tolerance	Shade Tolerance
Barley, Spring	50-100	72-120	24-48	14,300	Mar–May, Aug–Sept	½ – ¾	7	Annual	-	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Fair
Barley, Winter	50-100	72-120	24-48	8,000-14,000	Aug–Sept	½ – 1	6	Winter Annual	-	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Fair
Oat, Spring	25-100	48-96	16-48	14,500-18,500	Mar–May, Aug–Sept	½ – ¾	8	Annual	-	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Fair	Fair	Good	Fair
Rye, Cereal Winter	50-150	50-150	25-75	18,000	Aug–Nov	½ – 1½	2-3	Winter Annual	-	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Very Good	Very Good	Very Good	Good
Ryegrass, Annual	15-20	25-30	4-5	227,000	Mar–May, Aug–Sept	¼ – ½	6	Annual	-	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Fair	Fair	Very Good	Very Good
Ryegrass, Italian	15-20	25-30	4-5	227,000	Mar–May, Aug–Sept	¼ – ½	5-6*	Winter Annual	-	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Fair	Fair	Very Good	Very Good
Triticale, Winter	30-100	60-120	15-40	15,000	Aug–Early Oct	½ – 1½	4-5*	Winter Annual	-	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Good
Wheat, Winter	30-75	60-90	15-40	11,000-15,000	Aug–Early Oct	1 – 2	5*	Winter Annual	-	Very Good	Very Good	Excellent	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Good	Good	Good	Good

Predicted Hardy: ID = Insufficient Data, NFT = Not Frost Tolerant
*Highly variable on winter growing conditions, planting date, snow cover, etc.

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