Custom seed mixes to fit any cover crop application.

 
Annual Ryegrass

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Annual Ryegrass

Summary

Annual Ryegrass is a fast-growing, cool-season grass that excels as forage, cover crop, and erosion control. Its vigorous growth suppresses weeds, while its deep roots enhance soil structure and nutrient cycling.

Seeding Rates:

  • Drilled: 30 lb/acre
  • Broadcast: 36 lb/acre
  • Seeds per pound: ~190,000

Cost:

$1.65 / lb

Traits:

*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)
  • C:N Ratio: 45
  • Nitrogen Fixation: 0
  • Salinity Tolerance: 8
  • Tolerances: Grazing (6), Frost (5), Drought (5)

Soil Benefits:

  • Organic Matter: 3
  • Nutrient Cycling: 9
  • Weed Suppression: 9
  • Nematode Control: 0

Additional Uses:

  • Grazing: 6
  • Haying/Chopping: 6
  • Deer Food Plot: 4
  • Bird Food Plot: 3
  • Winter Stockpiling: 3

Planting Windows:

  • Early-Mid Spring: 7
  • Late Spring-Early Summer: 6
  • Mid-Summer: 9
  • Late Summer-Early Fall: 5
  • Mid/Late Fall: 4

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