Rapid Establishing & Winter Hardy Intermediate Ryegrass Excellent for Temporary Pastures

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.

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  • Superior sod strength
  • Rich, dark green color
  • Fine, lush texture
  • Excellent density
  • Recovers quickly from abuse

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.

Intermediate Ryegrass

Rapid establishing & winter hardy intermediate ryegrass that’s excellent for temporary pastures

Ryegrasses*

Annual Ryegrass
Annual Ryegrass

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
 
Annual Ryegrass
Perennial Ryegrass

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
 
Annual Ryegrass
Intermediate Ryegrass

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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Rapid Establishing Intermediate Ryegrass

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.

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Bandito 2

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.