- Ideal for sunny to lightly shaded areas
- Great for over-seeding warm season grasses
- Covers up to 10,000 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 10,000 sq. ft. for overseeding and approximately 5,000 sq. ft. for a new lawn
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- Not recommended for use in warm season lawns
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- Ideal for sunny to lightly shaded areas
- Great for over-seeding warm season grasses
- Covers up to 10,000 sq. ft. with 5-10 day seed germination
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| Region | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central | Appalachians,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain |
| Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level | Bright Light | Bright Light | Medium Light | Any Light |
| Drought Tolerant | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding,Patch & Repair |
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Does this have green dye that stains
Asked by Josie October 24, 2018No. That’s pencoated seed.
how many sq. ft. does 50# cover
Asked by billyboy October 28, 2011Depends how thick and green you want it. I used a fertilizer spreader between 3 & 4 setting to get the effect I wanted.
Will this annual seed come up again next year, or do I have to start over again?
Asked by Jim March 10, 2017You will have to reseed this annual ryegrass every year. If you were looking to have it come back each year, you need Pennington Perennial Grass Seed. This seed pictured has fertilizer included.
Is there a shelf life for this seed. Can I buy a 50# bag and use it to plant for more than one year?
Asked by Gordon January 26, 2019The color of grass is different year to year. I save my extra seed every year and some years I have bought way to much. Some of the rye grass is darker green and some is lighter.
Does it grow in winter?
Asked by Rick November 17, 2018Hi Rick, Annual Ryegrass is a cool season grass, which means it will grow when the temperatures during the day are between 60 to 75 degrees and no lower than 50 degrees. While there is some room for the temperatures to fluctuate, winter temperatures will not be warm enough to provide sufficient germination. Thanks!
can i use this seed in NJ?
Asked by Aamir April 26, 2018Hi Aamir, I found this info from: http://ryegrasses.com/info/whentoplant.html#.WutSFKQvwdU "Cool season grasses such as Annual and Perennial Ryegrass, grow best when the soil temperatures are between 50 and 65 degrees F. These temperatures usually occur when the daytime air temperatures are between 60 and 75 degrees. High temperatures of summer can cause these plants to go dormant and thus planting during summer is asking for problems. Start planting your cool season grass seeds when the fall temperatures reach 75° and are dropping as fall / winter approaches. Fall is the best / least risk planting time for cool season grasses. Alternately the second choice is to plant in spring when spring temperatures have reached 60° and are rising in the spring -- again this is not the BEST time to plant cool season grass" I hope this helps. The climate is a bit different where i live from NJ, so i wont have much first hand knowledge. But i have been able to to grow in warm climate between 70 and 80.
At what time do you seed in Md.???
Asked by Herbie March 5, 2019Hi Herbie, Annual Ryegrass is a cool season grass, which is planted in the spring or fall. However, it will die out in summer temperatures so it’s best planted in the fall. Thanks!
Do this seed grow well in sand soil?
Asked by JM December 7, 2017No
What seed do you suggest for a high traffic area in south Florida?
Asked by Juan February 1, 2018Argentine Bahia and Zenith Zoysia grass are both great seeds for a high traffic areas.
can i get a 50 lb. bag of Pennington Annual Rye grass Grass seed sent to my home.
Asked by Hardhead1961 October 30, 2017yes
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