{"id":50,"date":"2011-09-19T17:59:22","date_gmt":"2011-09-19T17:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southwestsod.wellkeptwallet.com\/?p=50"},"modified":"2020-04-24T04:46:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T04:46:05","slug":"what-type-of-ryegrass-should-i-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southwestsod.com\/what-type-of-ryegrass-should-i-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Ryegrass Should I Plant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Keeping with our fall transition theme, have you thought about what type of rye grass you\u2019re going to plant-<em>annual\u00a0<\/em>or<em>\u00a0perennial<\/em>? There are a few things you should consider before you head to your local nursery and purchase your seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Rye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual rye\u00a0is bunch grass that produces a light green color and a wider leaf blade compared to perennial rye grass.\u00a0 It germinates quickly-between 7-10 days, and its optimal mowing height is between 2\u2033-3\u2033. This grass does not do well when consistently mowed at lower heights like a perennial rye grass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annual rye has a one-year growth cycle and will die when the temperatures increase in the spring. Its heat tolerance is low compared to perennial; it will die off earlier than perennial rye. When it\u2019s not well maintained and allowed to produce seed heads, the seed will germinate when temperatures decrease again and will act as a weed. Also, the wear tolerance is low, so it would be the wrong selection to use for such applications as ball fields, yards with children and pets, golf courses, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positives and Negatives of Annual Rye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>: low cost, less maintenance, easy spring transition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>: poor turf quality, low traffic tolerance, and will not tolerate sustained low mowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"185\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51\" alt=\"Rye Sod Grass\" src=\"http:\/\/southwestsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Rye-Sod-Grass.jpg\"><br> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perennial Rye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perennial rye\u00a0is a bunch grass that produces a deep green color with narrow leave blades. It produces more shoots per square inch than annual rye grass,\u00a0 giving it a more plush, carpet like look. It can be mowed as low as 1\/4\u2033 but usually is maintained at heights between 3\/4\u2033 to 1 1\/2\u2033. Sometimes perennial rye comes in blends, multiple varieties within the species, to achieve different results. One variety may germinate quickly, while the other variety can handle heavy traffic conditions.\u00a0 The idea is to promote optimal growth and appearance throughout the growing season. It\u2019s not uncommon to see 3-4 different varieties in a blend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your local nursery about the benefits of each variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perennial rye is more heat tolerant than annual rye, but the severe desert heat will eventually kill the perennial, so it\u2019s not a true perennial in our region of the country and will need to be reseeded the following year. However, if you do live in higher elevations where the temperatures are more temperate, it\u2019s not uncommon to see this species survive late into the summer months.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Positives and Negatives of Perennial Rye<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>: high turf quality, high traffic tolerance, quick germination, tolerates low mowing, produces a very deep green color<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>: higher initial cost, heat-tolerant making spring transition difficult, higher maintenance requirement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"192\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-52\" alt=\"Sod Grass Picture\" src=\"http:\/\/southwestsod.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Sod-Grass-Picture.gif\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are distinct qualities of annual and perennial rye grass, and they must be considered before you make your final decision on which grass you will select. We at Southwest Sod know your lawn is a huge investment, so remember, if you have any questions, please contact us at <a href=\"tel:602-271-4266\">602-271-4266<\/a>. We have eager staff waiting to help you solve any of your turf grass needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping with our fall transition theme, have you thought about what type of rye grass you\u2019re going to plant-annual\u00a0or\u00a0perennial? There are a few things you should consider before you head to your local nursery and purchase your seed. 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