Description Often used as a quick establishment grass to help control erosion and provide quick greenup until other grass species in the mix get established. Often used for banks and areas of soil disturbance activity or newly seeded lawns. Will establish a sod faster than most other grasses. Is an annual and will grow for one season only. Once a seedhead is formed, plant quality and yield will diminish. Can also be sown for a quick growing pasture. However, it is recommended to use an improved forage variety of annual ryegrass or a perennial ryegrass instead of the common variety of annual ryegrass for this purpose. Seeding rate – 3-5 lbs/1,000 sq ft for new lawns. Use lower rate when seeding in a mix with other turf grasses. For pasture, 20-30 lbs/acre.
