Annual Ryegrass

 Get Annual Rye for $0.99 per pound! Annual Rye is a very rapidly established grass seed that gives high productivity in the planting season. Annual Rye is primarily used for pastures and quick cover in erosion control plantings. In the South, it is used as a winter annual for overseeding warm season grasses. Annual Rye is a great choice for overseeding warm season pastures. Rye is best suited for grazing and/or harvest as a silage option. Planting Depth: .25”-.5” Planting Rates: 30-40 lbs per acre, 35 lbs per acre in standing corn, <20% overall in mixes Planting Dates:  Mar-May, Aug-Oct, Min 40 days before killing frost *Product ships in 50 pound bag Establishment Annual Rye should be planted in a well prepared seedbed. Rye establishes very quickly and has an amazing root system. These qualities allow Rye to add 5,000-9,000 lbs of organic material per acre with roots down to 32” below the soil. In general, the annual ryegrass component of a mix should be 20% or less since it is ve