Annual Ryegrass for Winter Hardy Cover Crop and Overseeding Pasture
(Lolium multiflorum)
Annual ryegrass is rapidly growing in popularity for use as a cover crop in the Midwestern states. It has long been favored as a winter-active companion crop in the Southern U.S., and for seeding into dormant warm-season forages. Lonestar, an improved diploid annual ryegrass variety, was bred for excellent cold tolerance, high level of disease resistance, seedling vigor and rapid forage growth.
Planting Instructions:
Monoculture | In Mixes | Seeding Rate: | 10-15 lbs/acre drilled 25-30 lbs/ acre broadcast | 5-10 lbs/acre drilled
15-20 lbs/ acre
broadcast |
|---|---|---|
Planting Depth: | 1/4-1/2 inch | |
Ideal Soil: | Grows best in soil with a pH range of 6.0-7.0 and can tolerate poorly drained soils. |