Annual Ryegrass

Annual ryegrass, also called Italian ryegrass, is a turf grass with a dense, shallow root system. The extensive root system of this cover crop tolerates compacted soils and makes it an effective catch crop for excess nitrogen, Basic annual (comes up once) grass that works well as temporary seeding or blend with grass mixture to decrease germination times
 
Tolerant of both full sun and dense shade
Adapts to a wide range of soil types and moisture conditions
Very rapid establishments
 
Ideal For

Temporary seeding and quick germination
 
Seeding Rate
 
New Lawn: 3-4 lbs per 1000 sq ft

Overseeding: 2-3 lbs per 1000 sq ft