Grasses

Italian ryegrass generally grows productively for two years.

It is a highly productive annual which offers maximum production in one year. It is fast to establish offering the potential for a cut after 12 weeks with subsequent cuts following in 6 week intervals. Generally due to its upright growth habit it is utilised for conservation although it can be grazed. It is increasingly being used as a winter green manure being an effective holder of nitrogen and will be the first grass to start growing in the Spring offering a valuable bite before other grasses get going.