Reed Canary Grass

• Grows well in wet conditions, tolerates poor-quality soils.
• Tolerates frost well
• It is also effective at preventing soil erosion and can thrive in environments unsuitable for other crops.
• Its adaptability to various soil types makes it a strong option for areas where other crops may struggle.
• Annual harvests provide better cash flow
• Lower establishment costs.

• Monoculture
• Lodging can be an issue significntly affecting yields.
• Insect and larvae pests can also affect RCG.
• Lower yields
• Shorter productive lifetime than other biomass crops.

Up to 2m in a year

Can grow in a variety of conditions, including poorly drained soils. It is highly adaptable to areas with high

7 years or more being harvested to the base each year. In some cases it can be cut multiple times a year.

Low establishment costs and short lifetime mean this is one of the lowest risk biomass crops.

• Ecosystem services
• Game cover
• Biomass fuel
• Fodder

It may be beneficial, to consider autumn planting depending on conditions. RCG is usually sown as seeds in a pure stand at a rate of 7.5 kg/ha. Depending on use, it is optimal to drill in wide rows (60-90cm) to stop cover becoming overly thick.