The favourable characteristics of Italian ryegrass and perennial ryegrass are brought together in hybrid ryegrass (Lolium hybridum). Hybrid ryegrass has a quicker spring development than perennial ryegrass and gives, under good conditions, a high level of production for 2 to 3 years. Winter hardiness is better than in Italian ryegrass.
| Sowing rate | 40-45 kg/ha as main crop, 20-25 kg as intercrop |
| Season¹ | Main crop in summer ans autumn, as intercrop in cereals March and April |
| Sowing depth | 1-2 cm |
| Row distance | As cereals |
| Fertilizer | Spring 80-100 kg N/ha. After every use or cut 60-80 kg N/ha, in use as cover crop 80 kg/ha |
| Varieties | Acrobat, Boxer |
