Ribeye™ Annual Ryegrass
Ribeye™ is an earlier producing, earlier maturing, and winter-hardy diploid variety that has proven itself in yield, quality and grazing tolerance. Earlier production provides more forage earlier in the grazing season when forage options are at their lowest.
The forage quality of Ribeye is excellent in nutritive value. Ribeye has also been given high marks for winter-hardiness in cold injury ratings. Ribeye can be used as a deep-rooted cover crop and overseeded into crop fields to provide winter feed for cattle. Earlier production allows for excellent grazing early, and Ribeye's earlier maturity allows for earlier termination prior to spring planting.
Key Features
• Excellent for overseeding
• Withstands grazing pressure
• Excellent forage quality
• Rust resistant
• Early maturing
• Aggressive tillering
Applications
The recommended seeding rate is 25-35 lbs./acre in a well-prepared seedbed. The ideal sowing depth is 1/8"-1/4". Broadcasting and no-till are two of the most popular planting methods. Good seed to soil contact is critical for establishment. Once established, grazing a Ribeye pasture should commence at a height of 8-9”. Rotational grazing will provide the best yield results, however, ryegrass will tolerate close and continuous grazing. Ryegrass responds to Nitrogen and is tolerant of moderate soil acidity. To increase winter forage availability, annual ryegrass can be planted with a companion, such as a forage brassicas.
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