Double Diamond Annual Ryegrass Seed - 50 lb. bag

Double Diamond Tetraploid Annual Ryegrass - A higher yielding, later maturing, and winter-hardy modern tetraploid variety suitable for both grazing and mechanical harvesting. Double Diamond exhibits erect growth with large leaves and late maturity. Forage trial throughout the South prove Double Diamond to be superior in yield and regrowth. Cold injury ratings preformed in Ardmore, OK prove Double Diamond to have superior winter-hardiness. Disease screenings preformed at Beaumont, TX and Gainesville, FL prove Double Diamond to have superior resistance to gray leaf spot and crown rust. Double Diamond not only delivers higher yields with a larger plant, it also delivers higher quality forage through disease and weather resistance.

Genetically Advance for Improved Features and Benefits -

Plant Features:       

• Tetraploid
• Cold tolerant
• Rust resistant
• Endophyte-free
• Erect Growth
• Late Maturity
• Excellent regrowth
   

Forage Benefits:                   

• Excellent quality
• Higher sugar content
• Increased palatability
• Higher yields
• Widely adaptable
• Better hay and silage
• Multiple harvests

 Management:

Annual ryegrass is normally planted from September through November. The recommended seeding rate is 20-30 lbs./acre in a well-prepared seedbed. the ideal sowing depth is 1/4". Broadcasting and no-till are two of the most popular planting methods. Once established, grazing a Jumbo pasture should commence at a height of 8-9". Rotational grazing will provide the best yield results, however, ryegrass will tolerate close and continuous grazing. Ryegrass responds to Nitrogen and is tolerant of moderate soil acidity.

In high rainfall areas of the Gulf Coast, high production can be expected throughout the winter from November to May. Farther north, most of the production is from late February through May.