| Species: |
Ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum Lam.) |
| Cultivars: |
TAM 90 |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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2-4 feet tall, bunchgrass, auricles present, plant base often purplish.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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5.5-7.5
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
18-65 inches.
12º F (minimum).
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
General: |
20-25 lb PLS/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$8-10/A
March-May
4000-7000 lb/A
More productive on wetter soils.
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| Notes: |
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- Due to later maturity, it is important to keep it grazed short to prevent competition when overseed into permanent pastures.
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