Annual Ryegrass

Annual ryegrass is a quick growing, cool season annual grass. Annual ryegrass has come under scrutiny recently as a cover crop, however the species still provides many benefits across the Midwest: nutrient sequestration, erosion control and compaction alleviation. It also adds biomass and organic matter while improving soil structure. With proper management in areas where it over winters, annual ryegrass should be considered as a viable option - both for cover cropping and/or forage needs.