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Planting and management tips for annual ryegrass

Mowing

  • Mow at 1.5 - 2 inches.
  • In spring as warm-season grasses come out of dormancy, gradually reduce the height of the ryegrass by mowing it more closely and more often to encourage spring growth of warm-season grasses.

Fertilizing

  • Fertilize using 1 - 2 lbs. nitrogen/1000 sq. ft. per year during the period of active growth (October - May).

Planting

  • Seed at 7 - 9 lbs. seed/1000 sq. ft.

Irrigation

  • Water regularly if rain is absent.
  • In spring, water deeply and less often to encourage the growth of warm-season grasses coming out of dormancy.

For more information, see the following sections:

Special problems

  • Annual habit of growth; not for use as a permanent lawn
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