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Lolium multiflorum Lam. (1779)
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Distribution: Pakistan (Baluchistan & N. W. F. P.); Central and southern Europe, Northwest Africa and Southwest Asia; introduced into most temperate countries.
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A fine, firm seedbed gives the best results. Mulched seedings on graded soil germinate readily. Spring seedings of ryegrass may occur in March, April, or May. Seeding rates will vary with local conditions and purpose of plantings. Generally, a seeding rate of 20 to 25 pounds per acre is used if ryegrass is seeded alone. Lesser amounts per acre are used in mixtures, depending upon uses and companion species. Do not exceed 4 pounds per acre in mixes with alfalfa.
4.7 Longevidad
Perenne (Beetle et al., 1991).
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Distributed in Europe, Northwest Africa and temperate regions of Asia.
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4.6 Alimentación
Este forraje posee alto valor bromatológico; relación nutritiva ca. 1:3 (Burkart, 1969).
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4.5 Reproducción
Florece desde septiembre y octubre, madura desde noviembre o diciembre hasta enero (Rosengurtt et al.,1970).
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More info for the terms: density, fresh
Italian ryegrass is highly nutritious [53]. Fresh, early bloom, aerial
portions of Italian ryegrass average 8.1 percent ash, 30.1 percent crude
fiber, 5.8 percent protein, 55.2 nitrogen-free extract, and 0.8 percent
ether extract (dry weight). Nutritional values for other Italian
ryegrass growth stages and for hay are reported [68]. The influence of
shading, sward density, and nitrogen fertilizer on Italian ryegrass
nutritive value is reported [36].
multiflorum: many-flowered
These grasses have a wide range of adaptability to soils, but thrive on dark rich soils in regions having mild climates. They do not withstand hot, dry weather or severe winters. They will stand fairly wet soils with reasonably good surface drainage.
Italian ryegrass is distributed throughout the entire United States. For a current distribution map, please consult the Plant Profile page for this species on the PLANTS Website.