| Origin: | Native to Europe | |
| Use: | Annual, cool season, grass that provides poor grazing for wildlife; good grazing for livestock. | |
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| Plant Description: | ||
| General | Characteristics of Annual Ryegrass Characteristics of Italian Ryegrass |
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| Life Span | Annual | |
| Growth Form | erect, bunchgrass | |
| Management: | ||
| Seeding Rate 40" Rows: Broadcast: |
20 to 25 pounds pure live seed per acre 25 to 35 pounds pure live seed per acre |
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| Planting Date | September - October | |
| Planting Depth | 0.25 inch | |
| pH requirement | 5.0 to 7.9 | |
| Rainfall requirement | 18 to 65 inches | |
| Soil texture Sandy: Loam: Clay: |
High High High |
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| Cold Tolerance: | High | |
| General | Provides poor grazing for wildlife; fair grazing for livestock. | |
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