Can ryegrass be planted in December (when and how to plant ryegrass)

Ryegrass is not only a high-quality forage grass, but also a very high-quality lawn grass. It is used in many parks, lawns and courts in my country.

At present, the value of ryegrass cultivation has been recognized by many people in my country. Many people have started to grow ryegrass and have tasted the sweetness from it. The prospect of growing ryegrass in my country is still very good. So, when is the best time to plant ryegrass? How to plant it?

When can ryegrass be planted?

There is no limit to the sowing time of ryegrass. As long as the temperature is suitable, it can be sown all year round . The suitable sowing time is spring and autumn, which are the most suitable seasons for ryegrass growth.

The best time to sow in spring is from February to April , and the best time to sow in autumn is from September to November . However, the specific sowing time should be determined according to the local climate conditions.

In addition, ryegrass is annual and perennial. They are winter grasses with good cold resistance but not high temperature resistance, so ryegrass can be sown in December .

How to grow ryegrass

1. Sowing method

Ryegrass can be planted either by broadcasting or row sowing . As for which sowing method is better, it mainly depends on the purpose of the planting.

If it is used for lawn, it is recommended that you use broadcasting. If it is used for pasture, it is recommended that you use drill seeding because drill seeding is easier to harvest.

2. Sowing time

The method of planting ryegrass is very simple. Because ryegrass likes light, it is recommended to plant it from February to December each year . The planting temperature should not be lower than 10 degrees and the high temperature should not be higher than 25 degrees.

3. Planting soil

When choosing the land for planting, it is best to plant the seeds in loose and fertile land. Fertile land can grow high-quality ryegrass and obtain better economic benefits.

Harvesting and using ryegrass

It is generally used to feed cattle and is harvested after heading. Perennial ryegrass has a high yield. However, the stubble height should not be less than 5 cm when harvesting to facilitate the regeneration of forage grass.

Spring sowing : Spring sowing can be harvested 1 to 2 times, with an annual yield of 1,000 to 2,000 kilograms of fresh grass per mu.

Autumn sowing : Autumn sowing can be harvested once before winter and three times the following year, with a yield of 4,000-5,000 kg per mu. If the land is fertile, the yield per mu can reach more than 7,500 kg. If fertilizer is applied after each harvest, the yield per mu can even exceed 10,000 kg