Italian Ryegrass

Italian ryegrass generally grows productively for two years. It is relatively inexpensive and fulfils several roles although it is best suited to short term conservation. It has a long growing season and can be grazed early in the spring and late in the autumn. It is often used as a catch “crop”- under sown in spring cereals at 5kgs/acre and grazed in the autumn. It is very responsive to nitrogen.