Quick Facts

AXCELLA 2 is the second generation of commercially available turf-type annual ryegrass. It was developed from unique dwarf annual ryegrass plants that exhibit greater shoot density, narrower leaf blades, less vertical leaf growth, and a darker green leaf color than standard annual ryegrass cultivars. Axcella 2 exhibits strong seedling vigor for a weed-free turf and requires less pesticide use. Axcella 2 has similar or better overseeded turf quality than most intermediate ryegrasses in ½"cut fairway trials.

Axcella 2 was developed originally for winter overseeding of dormant bermudagrass turf where rapid spring transition is desired. Recently it’s been used in the Northern US and Canada where it can be used in several ways: The most common use is in mixtures with perennial ryegrass to provide quick cover. After the first winter, Axcella 2 is gone, leaving only the perennial for permanent turf. The second usage is seeding Axcella 2 by itself as a quick cover that is expected to over-winter if seeded in the fall. This has been very useful on athletic fields that receive almost constant playing pressure, and in those situations where adequate turf is needed on very short notice.