Cereal Rye, Excellent Cover Crop for Winter Soil Protection
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:
Drilled | Broadcast | Seeding Rate: | 60-120 lbs/acre drilled | 90-160 lbs/acre broadcast |
|---|---|---|
Planting Depth: | No deeper than 2 in. | |
Ideal Soil: | Adapted to a wide range of soils. |