{"product_id":"oregon-annual-ryegrass-lb","title":"Oregon Annual Ryegrass Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOregon Annual Ryegrass is a quick answer for cool-season ground that needs protection. \u003cem\u003eLolium multiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e germinates rapidly, produces a dense fibrous root system, and begins holding soil before many slower perennial grasses are established. This combination makes it useful on erosion-prone areas, in temporary pasture, and wherever short-term green coverage is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots knit through the upper soil profile, helping stabilize loose ground and capture nutrients. Above ground, the leafy stand competes with cool-season weeds and can reach approximately 3 feet if left unmowed. Annual ryegrass also mixes well with peas, vetches, or clovers: the grass supplies fast cover and carbon-rich residue, while the properly inoculated legumes add nitrogen fixation and improve forage diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in fall or spring when temperatures are cool and moisture is available. Although adaptable to many soils, annual ryegrass does not tolerate extended flooding. Its vigorous establishment is an advantage, but it also makes timely management important. Mow, graze, or incorporate the stand before mature seed develops if volunteer ryegrass is not desired in the following crop. Because this product is a grass, its seed does not require Rhizobium inoculant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLolium multiflorum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool-season annual grass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–2 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 25–50 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required. This is a nonlegume cover crop and does not rely on Rhizobium bacteria for nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–7 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 3 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 90–120 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid soil coverage, erosion control, weed competition, temporary pasture, forage, and mixed cover cropping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to many soils but not tolerant of prolonged flooding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManagement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminate before mature seed develops to reduce volunteer plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21543291879537,"sku":"SCG550","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/oregon-annual-ryegrass-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747085936","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/oregon-annual-ryegrass-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}