Hybrid ryegrass

Lolium hybridum

Hybrid ryegrass is a cross between Italian and perennial ryegrass. In its appearance, it resembles the strongest crossbreeding partner. It is very competitive while still delivering high yields. Hybrid ryegrass does very well in mixtures, for example in combination with red clover.

Bundle: 25 kg

Category: Grasses and legumes

Sowing and fertilising instructions
Sowing rate:
40–45 kg/ha for growing alone; 20–25 kg/ha for undersowing
Distance between rows:
as cereals
Sowing period:
for growing alone in summer and autumn; for undersowing in cereals in March and April
Fertiliser:
as a main crop in spring 80–100 kg N/ha, for any other use 60–80 kg N/ha, as a catch crop 80 kg N/ha
Sowing depth:
1–2 cm

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