Southern Seeds Inc

IN MEMORIAL
WILLIAM L. “BILL” JONES
JULY 12, 1941 - NOVEMBER 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of our original owner and President of Southern Seeds, Bill Jones, after a brief illness. Bill has been an active part of Southern Seeds and the Middlesex community for 54 years. Please keep his family and coworkers in your thoughts and prayers. Memorial service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

🌾 Ryegrass: Know the Difference Before You Seed 🌾

Not all ryegrass is created equal — here’s how the main types stack up:

🌱 Annual Ryegrass
➡️ Germinates fast & affordable
➡️ Coarse texture, lighter green
➡️ Great for quick cover or short-term winter color

🌱 Turf-Type Annual Ryegrass
➡️ Same quick germination as regular annual
➡️ Finer leaf blade & darker green for a more attractive lawn
➡️ Designed for turf appearance while still being a one-season grass

🌱 Perennial Ryegrass
➡️ Germinates quickly with fine texture & rich green color
➡️ Can survive multiple seasons in the right climate (north of the transition zone)
➡️ Ideal for overseeding warm-season lawns or blending with cool-season turf

💡 Tip: Choose based on how long you want the grass to last, the look you want, and your budget.