Lolium multiflorum

ColdSnap™

ColdSnap™

Forage First ColdSnap Annual Ryegrass is a winter-hardy variety specifically bred for robust root mass and high biomass production. Widely used across the Midwest in cover crop systems, it also excels in hay and grazing systems, making it a versatile choice for farmers throughout the Corn Belt. Its adaptability ensures strong performance in a variety of climates, particularly in the Upper Midwest and transition zones. ColdSnap offers high palatability and excellent yield potential, producing heavy dry matter with outstanding forage quality. Ideal for grazing or silage in the fall, and even into the spring in areas where it overwinters, it is perfect for extending legume stands or serving as emergency forage when needed. With its high grazing tolerance, this variety is a reliable choice for diverse forage production needs.

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Key features

  • Suitable for grazing or silage in fall (&/or spring in areas where it overwinters)
  • Heavy dry matter producer with outstanding quality
  • Widely adapted for forage production in Upper Midwest through Transition Zone
  • Great for extending legume stands or emergency forage

Segment Forage
Species Ryegrass, Annual
Sci. Name Lolium multiflorum
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 227000
Botanical Name Annual
Emergence (Days) 14
Ploidy Diploid
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 20-40
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer, Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 5-10
Livestock Cattle
Milk per Ton (non mix products) 1
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Cover Crop , Emergency Forage