Propagation
Sow fresh seeds at the rate of 1.8 kg per 100 Sq. metres during spring.  

Culture
Rye grass is a perennial plant and over a period of time the population will decline.
To ensure good growth maintain ample moisture during dry periods using irrigation and oversow during renovation time to build up plant numbers.

Botanic information
Leaf:Ligule: Membranous, obtuse to truncate
Collar: Narrow to medium divided by mid-rib
Sheath: Compressed or cylindrical, smooth pale green, split or closed *Auricles: Soft, small claw-like *Vernation: folded	 Width is 2 to 5 mm.

Note
The flat blades are keeled with prominent ridges on the upper surface and the underside is smooth, glossy green with a slightly rough margin.

Flower: The 150 mm (⅝in) long inflorescence has erect spikelets without awns and appear during summer.

Fruit: The pericarp is fused with the seed (caryopsis). The seeds are very small with up to 506,000 per kg.