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Frostproof Annual Ryegrass is a new and improved variety of ryegrass released by the University of Florida. Frostproof Annual Ryegrass is known for its extreme cold tolerance, disease resistance and high yielding crop. This is a great option for grazing for all species and can be rotationally grazed. This grass has been bred for cold tolerance as a result of multi-location breeding process.
Product Information
- Application or Use: Pasture, Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control
- Germination Time: 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions
- Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
- Height: 8 - 20 inches
- Sunlight Requirements: 6+ hours
- Advantages: Known for extreme cold tolerance, disease resistance and high yielding crop.
- When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall and winter when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Product Detail
- Extreme cold tolerance
- Disease Resistant
- High yields in forage production
- Cover crop, forage, wildlife, or hay production
- Rapid germination and medium maturity
- Great option for Southern Climates
Product Information
Application area for Frostproof Annual Ryegrass vary depending on the intended use. Frostproof Annual Ryegrass is a versatile forage and can be used for grazing, hay and silage, wildlife, and cover crop.
Frostproof Annual Ryegrass establishes quickly, which aids in soil protection and weed management. Froostproof Annual Ryegrass has been tested in both southern and northern states to ensure that it can perform well under heavy grazing, disease, and cold while still providing high forage yield potential.
Southerners need ryegrass that can perform well under grazing and also be resistant to cold snaps and disease. During the winter of 2016-17, North-Central Florida experienced nine separate freezing events with the coldest temperature of 25F on March 16, followed by a high temperature of 88F on March 22 and 92.5F on April 2. Crown rust was also a significant disease that "became epidemic" by early March. FrostProof's ability to resist crown rust gave it the ability to continue to produce high yields. Even under these tough conditions, FrostProof was one of the highest performing entries with excellent early season yields, as well as overall forage yields.
Please see attached link here for more information on this grass including trial information.
Ryegrass is a cool season variety, plant once nighttime temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below.
*Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.
Planting during fall or winter at a rate of 25-35 lbs. per acre if broadcasting on bare ground. Plant at a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
Ryegrass is a cool season variety, plant once nighttime temperatures are consistently 65 degrees and below.
Instructions
When choosing to start a new lawn, remove old vegetation by using a de-thatcher, power rake or tiller to kill the existing vegetation. Rake or drag the area to remove debris and dead grass for a clean area. Ensure the soil is leveled and loosened to allow the seed to have good soil contact once spread on a clean seed bed.
If you have an area with heavy weed coverage, we recommend starting fresh by killing and removing the existing vegetation. If you choose to use chemicals, herbicides or fertilizers, you must check with the product's manufacturer prior to planting new seed to ensure the proper waiting period.
When overseeding an existing area, mow your lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippingsx. Rake or drag any areas that have dead thatch or debris.