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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.
Looking for a more permanent pasture grass option?
*Not recommended for horse pastures as ryegrasses are higher in fructans, which some studies have shown can lead to laminitis.
Rapid establishing & winter hardy intermediate ryegrass that’s excellent for temporary pastures
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 |
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Texture | Coarse |
Lifecycle | One Season |
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Low Fertility | |
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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 |
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Texture | Fine |
Lifecycle | Multiple Season |
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Low Fertility | |
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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 |
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Texture | Wide blade |
Lifecycle | One Season |
Drought Tolerance | |
Heat Tolerance | |
Cold Tolerance | |
Shade Tolerance | |
Flood Tolerance | |
Low Fertility | |
Silage | |
Hay | |
Grazing | |
Stockpile | |
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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.
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