Annual Ryegrass Seed

Description

Sowing Tips: Sow into soft top soil or sandy loam. Broadcast the seed at, or very near, the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. To ensure best coverage and avoid seed wastage we recommend using an appropriate seed spreader for the size of your area. Soil must remain damp throughout the germination period of both seeds and must be maintained for at least 1-2 weeks after sowing, through irrigation or natural rainfall.

Optimal Planting Time: Autumn sowing is recommended.

Germination: 7-10 days with sufficient water, climate dependent.

Water: Ensure soil remains damp throughout entire germination period. Approximately once per week after establishment of grass, and as needed during hot weather.

Fertilizing: McKays Slow Release Fertiliser can be used to prepare the soil for sowing of Annual Ryegrass.

First Mowing:  When Annual Ryegrass is approximately 5-7cm tall. This demonstrates that the roots are strong enough to withstand the wheels of the mower and should not be pulled out during mowing.

For residential use, set the mower to cut at approximately 5cm above ground level and repeat the mowing when the grass grows about 2.5cm above the set level.

Mowing Frequency: Depending on the purpose for the Annual Ryegrass. Residential lawns where shorter heights are preferred may need to mow twice a week during active growth phase.

Disadvantages of Annual Ryegrass:

• Only lasts for 12 months (approximately)
• Needs to be resown annually

Seed & package details: 100% Annual Ryegrass  

Independently Tested: 85% Min Germination, 98% purity. A seed testing Certificate is available upon request.

Ideal Usage: Winter oversowing of residential lawns, rapid ground coverage, temporary erosion control, weed suppression.

Where can I sow this grass in Australia?  Areas 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

Shade tolerance: Excellent

Daily Sunlight required: 4+ hours

Drought tolerance:  Weak

Frost Resistance: Very Good

Traffic Tolerance: Excellent