- Ideal for sunny to lightly shaded areas
- Great for over-seeding warm season grasses
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with 5-10 day seed germination
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- Fast germination for quick cover
- Can be used for over-seeding dormant warm-weather grasses such as Bermuda and Zoysia to maintain a green lawn year round
- Helpful in erosion control
- Best for full sun to light shade (6-8 hours of sun per day)
- Germinates in 5-10 days
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. for overseeding and approximately 1,000 sq. ft. for a new lawn
- Not recommended for use in warm season lawns
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Product Overview
- Ideal for sunny to lightly shaded areas
- Great for over-seeding warm season grasses
- Covers up to 2,000 sq. ft. with 5-10 day seed germination
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| Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level | Any Light | Bright Light | Bright Light | Any Light |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding |
| Landscape Supply Type | Accessory | Accessory | Seeds | Accessory |
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What spreader setting should I use? I have aTurf Builder EdgeGuard Mini Broadcast Spreader. Thank you
Asked by Frank October 4, 2020Hi Frank, For Annual Ryegrass with a Scott’s TB Edgeguard Mini, use a setting of 14. For Overseeding, go over once and for Bare Areas, go over the seeded area twice. Thank you.
How tall will this annual ryegrass get without mowing? I would like a grassy area (not a lawn) a...
Asked by Chris October 2, 2020Chris, The actual height depends on the amount of sunlight the area receives and which region you're in. It should grow somewhere between 18-24 inches though. Thank you.
Which one of your Pennington fertilizers do you recommend for use with this seed? I am planting ...
Asked by Landscaper September 24, 2020Hi Landscaper, Please contact our customer service department toll-free at 1-800-285-7333 so we may assist you further. Thank you.
How does this fare with Zoysia?
Asked by AlohaOne September 10, 2020Hi AlohaOne, Due to the shallow and dense root system of the Zoysia, planting Annual Ryegrass – or any other grass besides Centipede – will damage the Zoysia and will provide poor coverage with the Ryegrass. Thank you.
I'm in Phoenix Arizona and I winter overseed my bermuda lawn, I used perennial last year and I th...
Asked by Nick September 2, 2020Hi Nick, If your Bermudagrass had trouble coming out of dormancy this spring, we recommend skipping the winter overseeding this year. You always want to make sure you give Bermudagrass lawns a break every couple of years so they can “heal” after having ryegrass grow through. If you choose to overseed this fall, we recommend using Annual Ryegrass only because it dies out faster and is less hardy than it’s perennial counterpart. This will cause less stress on your Bermudagrass. You will want to use 8 lbs. for 800 square feet, as the seeding rate is 10 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. Thank you!
What time of year should this be used?
Asked by Rosemary August 25, 2020Hi Rosemary, you'll have the most success planting Annual Ryegrass when temperatures are above 50 at night and below about 80 during the day. In Southern states, this is used for overseeding warm season lawns and is typically applied during September or October. Hope this helps!
can I apply it to my bermuda grass?
Asked by Olivier June 9, 2020I do. Have for 5 years. Cut Bermuda short before seeding. In the spring, when the Bermuda starts up again the rye dies off
If its annual do u have to put it down every year?
Asked by rudy April 21, 2020Yes you do
Is annual rye grass seed available in smaller amounts?
Asked by jbclem November 9, 2019How Small ????
How long will this seed stay viable if I don't use all of it?
Asked by jbclem November 9, 2019Hi Jbclem, Normally seed lasts two to three years after the sell by date with good storage conditions. It is best to store the seed in a cool, dry place where it does not reach above 85 degrees. The germination rate reduces as time passes and if stored improperly the germination percentage can drop quickly. Thanks!
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