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Annual ryegrass is usually slightly lighter in color than perennial ryegrass and has a more coarse texture. It's great for one-time, short term use.
Color | Light |
|---|---|
Texture | Coarse |
Lifecycle | One Season |
Drought Tolerance | |
Heat Tolerance | |
Cold Tolerance | |
Shade Tolerance | |
Flood Tolerance | |
Low Fertility | |
Silage | |
Hay | |
Grazing | |
Stockpile | |
More permanent as it lasts for several seasons, provides long-term erosion control and serves as a great food source for pasture-grazing animals.
Color | Medium |
|---|---|
Texture | Fine |
Lifecycle | Multiple Season |
Drought Tolerance | |
Heat Tolerance | |
Cold Tolerance | |
Shade Tolerance | |
Flood Tolerance | |
Low Fertility | |
Silage | |
Hay | |
Grazing | |
Stockpile | |
A short-lived perennial used in mixes for overseeding warm-season grasses and for grazing or silage where some rapid establishment is needed.
Color | Dark |
|---|---|
Texture | Wide blade |
Lifecycle | One Season |
Drought Tolerance | |
Heat Tolerance | |
Cold Tolerance | |
Shade Tolerance | |
Flood Tolerance | |
Low Fertility | |
Silage | |
Hay | |
Grazing | |
Stockpile | |
Improved Disease Resistance ∙ Quick to Establish ∙ Rapid Regrowth ∙ Exceptional Grazing Tolerance ∙ Excellent Digestibility
Improved Cold Tolerance ∙ Improved Rust Resistance ∙ Great Seedling Vigor ∙ Quick Establishment ∙ Excellent Digestibility ∙ High-Yielding ∙ Ideal for Grazing
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