{"product_id":"perennial-ryegrass-seed-5-lbs","title":"Perennial Ryegrass Seed - 5 Lbs.","description":"\u003ch4\u003ePerennial Ryegrass \/ Genus: Lolium perenne\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeding Rate: 6 - 9 lbs. \/ 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Perennial Ryegrass is used all over the world as a valuable species for turf.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Its general characteristics of excellent wear tolerance, fast germination, and quick establishment are highly valued. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e On the other hand, its limited drought tolerance and demand for good management (including fertilization and frequent cutting) restrict the usage of the species in certain regions and for certain purposes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Skillful breeding has led to a wide range of varieties which differ in such characteristics as wear tolerance, winter-hardiness, color, disease resistance, sod density, growth rate, and heat and drought tolerance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eQualities:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial ryegrass is a very competitive cool-season grass, best adapted to coastal regions that have moderate temperatures throughout the year. It prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerennial ryegrass has the highest wear-tolerance of any cool-season grass and can tolerate high traffic. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is often used around homes, schools, and parks. Because it germinates quickly, it is often used for overseeding winter-dormant bermudagrass lawns. Its rapid emergence helps to suppress weeds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a more traffic and disease-resistant turf, it is often mixed with Kentucky bluegrass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMow at 1.5 - 2.5 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf used to overseed warm-season grasses, gradually reduce the height of the ryegrass in the spring by mowing it more closely and more often to encourage growth of warm-season grasses as they come out of dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFertilizing\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize using 4 lbs. nitrogen\/1000 sq. ft. per year during the period of active growth (February - June; October - December).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlanting\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed at 6 - 9 lbs. seed\/1000 sq. ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRyegrass seed germinates quickly: 3 - 5 days in moderate temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rapid turf cover is established within 4 - 8 weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater frequently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater to a depth of 6 - 12 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nIf used to overseed warm-season grasses, water deeply and less often in the spring to encourage the growth of warm-season grasses coming out of dormancy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barenbrug USA","offers":[{"title":"5 Lbs.","offer_id":67770171261106,"sku":"kdz1792573317999","price":15.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Lbs.","offer_id":67770171293874,"sku":"pwp1792573318000","price":115.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/2370\/6802\/files\/perennial-ryegrass-seed---5-lbs_1.jpg?v=1792573323","url":"https:\/\/ravelia.shop\/products\/perennial-ryegrass-seed-5-lbs","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}