Agricultural Straight Grasses
All Things Rural provides a comprehensive range of high-quality straight agricultural grass seed, catering to diverse farming needs. Whether for grazing, silage production, or soil improvement, our carefully selected varieties ensure excellent yield, persistence, and nutritional value. We supply ryegrasses, fescues, and specialist grasses, offering proven performance across various soil types and conditions. With DEFRA-certified seed and expert guidance, we deliver reliable solutions for agricultural success.
Annual
A plant that germinates, flowers and dies in a year or one season.
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Less expensive than perennials.
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More suited to colder conditions.​
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More shade tolerant than perennials.
Perennial
A plant that germinates, flowers and dies for multiple seasons.
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More cost-effective than annuals.
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More tolerant to droughts.​
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More disease resistant than annuals.
Dip (Diploid)
Two chromosomes per cell.
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Mainly used in permanent pastures.
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Better suited to wetter conditions.
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Higher tiller rates than tetraploids.
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More durable than tetraploids.
Tet (Tetraploid)
Four chromosomes per cell.
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Mainly used in temporary pastures.
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Better suited to drier conditions.
Higher nutritional value than diploids.
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More palatable than diploids.
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Annual Ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Annual ryegrass is a fast-growing grass used for pasture management, cover crop and soil erosion control due to its dense, fibrous root system. It is often used to provide temporary ground cover.
DIP
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Sowing rate: 8kg/acre
Cocksfoot
Dactylis glomerata
Cocksfoot is a drought-tolerant perennial grass, ideal for pastures and meadows. It is a tufted species that adapts well to various soil types and is valued for its palatability and high nutritional quality.
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Festulolium is a perennial hybrid grass combining the drought resistance and hardiness of fescues with the rapid growth and nutritional value of ryegrasses. Widely used in pastures and silage systems.
Festulolium
Festulolium
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Hybrid Ryegrass
Lolium x hybridum
Hybrid Ryegrass is a perennial hybrid bred by crossing Italian Ryegrass and Perennial Ryegrass. Used for pasture management and silage systems due to rapid establishment and high forage yield.
DIP, TET
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Italian Ryegrass
Lolium multiflorum
Italian Ryegrass is a rapidly growing annual or biennial grass widely used for forage, soil improvement, and erosion control. Its shiny green leaves establish quickly, offering effective ground cover.
DIP, TET
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Sowing rate: 12kg/acre
Meadow Fescue
Lolium pratense
Meadow Ryegrass is a persistence perennial grass species which produces high-yields. Used in pasture management, silage production and meadows due to its rapid growth and excellent nutritional content.
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Sowing rate: 14kg/acre
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Perennial ryegrass is a long lived perennial grass species, widely used for pasture systems and silage production. It is effective due to its dense growth, high nutritional content and resilience in temperate climates.
EARLY DIP, INT DIP/TET, LATE DIP/TET
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Sowing rate: 10kg/acre
Tall Fescue
Lolium arundinaceum
Tall fescue is a resilient perennial grass species commonly used for grazing pastures and forage production. It is persistent, adaptable and drought tolerant making it a popular choice.
FORAGE TYPE
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Sowing rate: 8kg/acre
Timothy
Phleum pratense
Timothy is a dense perennial grass species widely used for forage production and pastures. It is highly palatable and nutritious which provides good high-quality hay.
