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Italian Ryegrass

Summary

Italian Ryegrass is a cool-season annual with rapid establishment and exceptional forage quality. It thrives in grazing and silage systems, while its quick growth suppresses weeds and captures residual nitrogen.

Seeding Rates:

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

Cost:

$3.00 / lb

Traits:

_{*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)}

• C:N Ratio: 50
• Nitrogen Fixation: 0
• Salinity Tolerance: 6
• Tolerances: Grazing (9), Frost (5), Drought (5)

Soil Benefits:

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

Additional Uses:

• Grazing: 9
• Haying/Chopping: 6
• Deer Food Plot: 4
• Bird Food Plot: 3
• Winter Stockpiling: 3

Planting Windows:

• Early-Mid Spring: 8
• Late Spring-Early Summer: 8
• Mid-Summer: 8
• Late Summer-Early Fall: 2
• Mid/Late Fall: 0

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