Typical yield
20.0 t/ha
Varieties
1
Pest/Disease
1
Profile
- Growth habit
- annual
- Lifecycle (days)
- 90-180
- Primary uses
- Forage; pasture; hay
- Pollination
- wind
- Origin / distribution
- Temperate regions
Environment
Climate
Temp optimal
10–20 °C
Rain optimal
700–1000 mm/yr
Altitude
1200–2600 m
Soil
pH optimal
6–6.8
Soil type
Fertile, well-drained loam
Farmer Guide
Row spacing
20 cm
Plant spacing
5 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Seed rate
25 kg/ha
Nursery days
Nutrient Schedule
| # | Stage | DAP | Product | Rate | Targets (kg/ha) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basal | 0 | NPK 12-24-12 | 80 kg/ha | N: —, P₂O₅: —, K₂O: — | |
| 2 | After first cut | 45 | CAN 26% N | 80 kg/ha | N: —, P₂O₅: —, K₂O: — |
Nutrient Requirements
| Nutrient | Stage | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | Basal | 40 | kg/ha |
| P₂O₅ | Basal | 20 | kg/ha |
| K₂O | Basal | 40 | kg/ha |
| N | Topdress | 40 | kg/ha |
Images
| Name | Country | Maturity | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Ryegrass | KE | 120 | Highland forage |
No fertilizer recommendations yet.
| Name | Type | Symptoms | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rust | disease | Orange pustules | Grazing management; fungicide if needed |
| System | Typical | Min | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| pasture/cut | 20 | 12 | 35 | Fresh biomass |
No season calendars yet.
| Country | Region | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| KE | Highlands | High |