9PERAL Albion Perennial Rye Grass

Albion tetraploid perennial ryegrass offers excellent performance in areas that experience drought and high humidity. Grazing animals love the grass and it has consistently tested over 25% in protein content. Albion produces plentiful, high-quality forage long after other grasses have wilted and gone dormant.

Features

• Most draught tolerant tetraploid perennial ryegrass available

• Utilized in Missouri as KY-31 tall fescue replacement

• Late maturing tetraploid

• Bred for lower water requirements; as drought tolerant as orchard grass

• Mixes well with legumes such as red and white clover

• Good fit for Midwestern grazers wanting a perennial ryegrass

Perennial Ryegrass Planting Tips

• Plant type: Perennial Grass
• Planting Dates: February—May or August—October
• Soil pH: 5.6—6.2
• Soil Adaption: Wide
• Planting Depth: 1/8”—1/4”
• Approximate seeds/lb: 240,000
• Seeding rate: 20-40 lbs/acre; 3-10 lbs./acre mixed
• Days to germination: 7-10
• Main usage: Hay, pasture
• Height at Maturity: 24”—36”
• Length of stand: 5-10 years
• Reproduces by: Seed
• Pounds per bushel: 24