Ryegrass

Scientific name

Lolium perenne

Common name

Ryegrass

Other names (PBR name, trademark, breeder code)

Many varieties of ryegrass are in existence.

Description

A hard wearing fine leaved grass often used for oversowing of green couch in sports fields, Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues and bentgrass. Improved ryegrass varieties can be managed to a 12 mm height of cut. Fast growing and requires frequent mowing and management. Has a high water and fertilizer requirement. Very poor drought tolerance and does not handle heat and humidity well. Both annual and perennial ryegrass varieties are now available.

Other comments

For more detailed information on ryegrass varieties, first identify the variety name or blend, which may contain multiple varieties. A nice application rate of ryegrass to oversow into a sports field is 2kg/100m2.

Pests, disease and weeds
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