What are the nutrition of perennial ryegrass and how to use it
Perennial ryegrass has rich nutrition and high economic value. The stems and leaves are luxuriant, young and leafy, with good palatability, which is a favorite food for all kinds of livestock. It is an excellent word for raising horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, rabbits and herbivorous fish. Perennial ryegrass has a long vegetative growth period, lush grass, and rich in crude protein. The dry matter of stems and leaves contains 17% crude protein, 3.2% crude fat, and 24.8% crude fiber, respectively, and is rich in calcium and phosphorus. It is suitable for green hay, sun-dried hay, silage and grazing. Green fodder is mowed before or during heading. It can be harvested 3 times a year. The stubble length is 5-10 cm. The grassland is kept fresh and green. Generally, the fresh grass produced per 667 square meters is 3000~4000 kg. The grazing can be used in the grass layer. Performed at 25 ~ 30 cm. The yield of seeds per 667 square meters is 50 to 80 kilograms. Perennial ryegrass produces fast and matures early. The general utilization period is 3 to 4 years, and production is vigorous every two years of life, and areas with suitable growth conditions can be used for extended periods of time.
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