Lolium hybridum A short-lived perennial cool-season bunchgrass. Used in mixes for overseeding warm-season grasses and for grazing or silage where some rapid establishment is needed. It has a wide range of varietal performance and characteristics, ranging from annual ryegrass in appearance to a wider leaf blade perennial ryegrass. Extreme care should be used in selecting a variety as results may vary.
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
*Intermediate Ryegrass is not recommended for horse pastures as ryegrasses are higher in fructans, which some studies have shown can lead to laminitis.
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A short-lived perennial cool-season bunchgrass. Used in mixes for overseeding warm-season grasses and for grazing or silage where some rapid establishment is needed.
Bandito 2 tetraploid intermediate ryegrass
exhibits excellent cold tolerance and improved winter hardiness. It has shown higher levels of protein for a healthier diet and increased livestock production. Combine these traits with quick establishment, tremendous regrowth, and higher forage yields and you have a recipe for success.