{"id":148,"date":"2022-10-07T21:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T21:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/?p=148"},"modified":"2023-03-06T21:40:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T21:40:42","slug":"annual-and-gulf-annual-ryegrass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/annual-and-gulf-annual-ryegrass\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual and Gulf Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"148\" class=\"elementor elementor-148\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-507501b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"507501b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-824fd87\" data-id=\"824fd87\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd791b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd791b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.3 - 07-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#818a91;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#818a91;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-010e340 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"010e340\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.3 - 07-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"http:\/\/arizonaseed.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/Annual_-Gulf-Ryegrass_brochure1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Annual & Gulf Annual Ryegrass : The All-Around World Class Turf and Forage Performer\n<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88cd1ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88cd1ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Ryegrass Uses:<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Turf:<\/b><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 Erosion control, roadsides and reclamation<\/p><p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>\u2022 General turf and winter overseeding including home lawns, sports fields, golf courses, roadsides, parks and other turf areas<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Pasture and Forage:<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Rapid establishment and regrowth for grazing and green chopping<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Agricultural Overseeding and Cover Crop Establishment:<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Captures nitrogen<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Helps hold moisture in the soil profile<\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Weed suppression<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Kills easily with RoundUp\u00ae<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Oregon-grown Annual Ryegrass is used for pasture, turf, erosion control and other applications requiring quick, economical ground cover. It is effective for holding soil where wind and water erosion are a hazard.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass has an aggressive root system which establishes quickly in poor and compacted soils. Annual Ryegrass is commonly used to seed newly excavated hillsides and as a \u201cnurse\u201d grass along roadsides, berms and in golf course roughs while permanent turf is establishing.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is an economical answer for quick, temporary turf establishment.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">In a pasture, Annual Ryegrass will establish in a wide range of soil types and has aggressive regrowth after grazing.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is moderately cold and heat tolerant. Fall plantings will survive mild winters and snow cover. Annual Ryegrass will survive temperatures to 100\u00baF with adequate water and is sometimes used for winter overseeding warm season grasses to extend the grazing season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is an important short duration grass. High palatability and digestibility make this species highly valued for forage\/livestock systems. It is used in many environments when fast cover or quick feed is required.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Characteristics include:<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 High yield potential<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Fast establishment<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Suitable for reduced-tillage renovation<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Compatible with heavy and waterlogged soils<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Understanding the Many Uses of Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Ryegrass<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">There are nearly 3 million acres of Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Ryegrass in the United States, with about 90 percent used for winter pasture in the Southeast. About 80 percent of this ryegrass pasture is established by overseeding into warm season perennial grasses to extend the grazing season.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is also grown for silage and hay on poorly drained soils where small grains are not adapted.<\/p><p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span>In the Northeast and Pacific Northwest, Annual Ryegrass is used to interseed corn and other row crops to absorb excess nitrogen, reduce erosion after row crop harvest and provide winter feed.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">In the northern United States and Canada it is grown as a summer annual, typically as a quick cover lawn grass. Often it serves as a \u201cnurse\u201d crop for the slowergerminating and establishing lawn grass species.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Smaller amounts are used for roadside stabilization, as a cover crop for reducing soil erosion and as a green manure crop to provide organic matter for improved soil structure.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Interestingly, Annual Ryegrass is also used for fish feed in China. Grass-eating species of carp are fed hand-harvested Annual Ryegrass.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Turf Applications<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is quick to germinate and is often used to overseed the warm-season grasses. The warm-season turf is sometimes mowed lightly to allow the ryegrass seed to get good soil contact, but the seed is often just spread on top of the established turf and watered in.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrass is lighter green and slightly coarser than perennial ryegrass. It is also less heat-tolerant than perennial. This could be an advantage for overseeding since Annual Ryegrass should disappear before it interferes with the growth of the warm season grass.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Warm season grasses go dormant during the winter months and can be overseeded with a cool season grass variety to maintain green color and adequate quality. Annual Ryegrass, perennial ryegrass or rough bluegrass are the standard grasses used for overseeding.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">The best time to overseed the home lawn is mid to late October, but more accurately after the first frost. Annual Ryegrass is the fastest germinating of the three varieties and often the least expensive.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual and perennial ryegrass both grow quickly, especially during late fall and early spring. Their water use rates are moderate and fertility requirements are low, maybe one to two pounds of nitrogen over the winter months. You should overseed at a rate of about 10-12 pounds of seed per thousand square feet and keep the lawn irrigated for several weeks to insure germination.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 May be sown under unfavorable wet or dry conditions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Normally germinates in a matter of 7- 10 days<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 If sown under dry conditions, normally germinates after the first solid rain<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Always in excellent supply and competitively priced<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Forage preferred by livestock<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Vigorous fall and spring growth<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Left uncut Annual Ryegrass grows to a height of 2-4 feet<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Ryegrass in Pastures<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\"><i>Highly Preferred by Livestock<\/i><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Either Oregon-grown common Annual Ryegrass or Gulf Annual Ryegrass will provide cattlemen with an additional six to eight months of abundant, nutritious pasture which will see a young cow continue to grow and gain while nursing a calf which is also gaining and thrifty.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Annual Ryegrasses may be sown alone or in combination with legumes or small grains.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">For decades the Annual Ryegrasses have demonstrated the ability to produce high quality forage which will not go dormant or off color through the chill of winter and remain productive on into the spring.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Normally, Annual Ryegrass germinates in a matter of 7-10 days or even less in ideal conditions. Sowing dates vary according to area. Some growers prefer to winterseed pastures after the first killing frost as a means of eliminating competition from native grasses. Others prefer to sow earlier to give the Ryegrass seedlings an opportunity to flourish while the ground is still warm.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">While soil fertility and weather conditions are determining factors, light grazing is often available in about 90 days after sowing.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Some farm operators feel light grazing can begin when the new grass is 4-5 inches high, while others wait for greater growth so that the new plants will not be uprooted by grazing animals.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Because Annual Ryegrass quickly develops a strong root system it helps prevent bogging in moist areas and stabilizes precious topsoil.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">Recommended rates of nitrogen application and other fertilizers vary according to soil conditions and the region but, in general, applications of up to 150 pounds per acre at or before planting are desirable.<\/p><p class=\"p3\"><b>Here are the Advantages of Oregon-Grown Annual Ryegrass:<\/b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Normally supports a growing cow and calf per acre<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 May be sown on existing sod, clean-burned stubble or land not plowed or otherwise prepared<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 May be sown under unfavorable wet or dry conditions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Oregon-grown Annual and Oregon-grown Gulf Annual are considered disease-tolerant<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Does not present endophyte fungus problems as do some tall fescues<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Recovers rapidly from overgrazing and trampling<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p3\">\u2022 Usually germinates in 7-10 days Annual Ryegrass pastures are used for stocker cattle, replacement heifers and lactating dairy cows.<\/p><p class=\"p3\">Its strong seedling vigor, high yield and high quality also make it valued for temporary pastures in the coastal Northwest. Although Annual Ryegrass grows quickly and is highly productive, its short-lived and aggressive nature make it less desirable in permanent pasture mixes<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a500d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"25a500d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.11.3 - 07-03-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"221\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/grass-03-300x221.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-69\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/grass-03-300x221.png 300w, http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/grass-03.png 525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da3237 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8da3237\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Silage and Hay<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\">Annual Ryegrass often is harvested for silage. The high production capacity of this grass makes it popular for additional feed when short hay supplies are expected.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\">As with all forage species, silage quality is influenced greatly by maturity stage at harvest. For the optimal compromise between quality and quantity, cut Annual Ryegrass in the boot to earlyheading stage.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\">Harvesting Annual Ryegrass for hay is not recommended in high rainfall\/humidity areas such as the coastal Pacific Northwest. Good hay-curing weather typically occurs too late in this region for producing high-quality Annual Ryegrass hay.<\/p><p class=\"p1\"><b>Wildlife<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\">Annual Ryegrass is an excellent wildlife feed. Forage provides high-quality grazing and a quick source of energy for geese, coots, widgeons and other ducks, wild turkeys, rabbits, deer and elk.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p class=\"p2\">Annual Ryegrass varieties are grouped into three maturity categories: early, intermediate and late. These groupings are somewhat helpful, but there is substantial overlap among them.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-921e2c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"921e2c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"381\" src=\"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Table-7-1024x381.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-81\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Table-7-1024x381.png 1024w, http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Table-7-300x112.png 300w, http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Table-7-768x286.png 768w, http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Table-7.png 1443w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2b3506 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2b3506\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\"><b>Annual Ryegrass in Cover Crops and Overseeding Programs Offers the Following Benefits<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Captures Residual Nitrogen<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Helps Hold Moisture in the Soil Profile<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Increases Water Infiltration and Soil Moisture Holding Capacity<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Helps Prevent Soil Erosion<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Weed Suppression<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Helps Increase Soil Organic Profile<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Improves Harvest Conditions<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Provides Spring Pasture or Hay<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Kills Easily with RoundUp\u00ae<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Leaf tissue analyses have shown that through absorption of residual nitrogen Annual Ryegrass can return approximately 11 \/2 pounds of nitrogen to the soil for every 100 pounds of dry matter plowed down.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Over time the use of Annual Ryegrass can increase the friability of heavy soils and add bulk to light soils.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">When left uncut, Annual Ryegrass normally reaches 2 to 4 feet.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Approximately 70 percent or more of the Annual Ryegrass will be available in the spring after overwintering in either corn or soybeans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Annual Ryegrass Benefits in Buffer Strips and Grassed Waterways<\/b><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Buffer strips can be tremendously effective in reducing the runoff of nutrients and pesticides. According to research information compiled by the United States Department of Agriculture, properly installed, well maintained buffers help:<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Reduce nutrient and pesticide runoff into water bodies by 50 percent or more<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Reduce sediment loadings by 75 percent<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\u2022 Reduce pathogen loadings by 60 percent<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">In addition to slowing runoff, buffers create havens for many different types of wildlife. Shady areas of a stream created by buffers can lower water temperatures and help increase fish populations.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Annual Ryegrass buffers are visual and tangible examples of land stewardship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Four Steps To Lush Green Turf:<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">1. Mow your lawn at the lowest possible setting and remove clippings. Rake lawn with metal-tine rake to remove debris which may have collected at the base of grass plants so that the Ryegrass will be in contact with the soil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">2. Apply (according to instructions on the bag) a balanced fertilizer. \u201cSlow-release\u201d fertilizers are best because they release nutrients gradually as the new grass plants need them but fertilizers recommended by your seed dealer will be satisfactory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">3. Sow Oregon-grown Ryegrass at the rate of 10-15 pounds per 1,000 sq. ft. Heavier seeding rates produce a thicker, greener lawn. Seed is best sown with a drop spreader \u2013 which can be purchased or rented \u2013 but successful applications may be made with hand-cranked whirlwind spreaders. If a mechanical spreader is not available, seed may be sown by hand. To assure that seeds make contact with the ground, rake the lawn lightly with the back of a rake after the seed has been sown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">4. After sowing the seed, keep the lawn moist so that the new grass plants will develop a strong root system. Frequent light waterings are recommended because heavy watering may create runoff which could unevenly redistribute the seed before it has germinated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Annual &#038; Gulf Annual Ryegrass : The All-Around World Class Turf and Forage Performer Annual &amp; Gulf Annual Ryegrass Uses: Turf: \u00a0\u2022 Erosion control, roadsides and reclamation \u00a0\u2022 General turf and winter overseeding including home lawns, sports fields, golf courses, roadsides, parks and other turf areas\u00a0 Pasture and Forage:\u00a0 \u2022 Rapid establishment and regrowth for &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/annual-and-gulf-annual-ryegrass\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Annual and Gulf Information<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=148"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":583,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/148\/revisions\/583"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/stage.myliquis.co\/az-seed\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}