Annual Ryegrass Cover Crop (Lolium multiflorum)

• Nutrient Scavenger: Annual Ryegrass is one of the most effective crops for trapping unutilized nitrogen and minerals left behind by summer vegetables, locking them into organic biomass.
• Deep Root System: The extensive, fibrous root mass can penetrate up to 3–4 feet deep, naturally aerating hard soils and improving water infiltration.
• Erosion & Weed Control: Establishes quickly in cool temperatures, forming a thick turf that smothers opportunistic winter weeds and shields topsoil from wind and water.

Due to its small seed size, Annual Ryegrass provides extensive coverage per ounce.

• Retail Pack (2 oz / ⅛ lb): Covers 100 sq ft
• Bulk Coverage (1 lb): Covers 800 sq ft
• Small Bed (20 sq ft): Requires 0.4 oz of seed

1. Bed Preparation: Rake soil lightly to create fine surface tilth.
2. Sowing: Broadcast seeds evenly across the bed. Because seeds are small, firm soil down gently using the back of a rake or flat board to ensure seed-to-soil contact.
3. Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist until germination, which occurs rapidly in cool weather (4–7 days).
4. Termination: Terminate in early spring before seed heads form by tilling under, crimping, or applying a tarp (occultation) 3–4 weeks prior to planting spring crops.