Description: Certified organic cereal rye seed. Midwest grown in Missouri. 92% Germ May contains wheat and oats. Will be shipped with organic certificates. Winter Rye Seed or Cereal Rye has many uses, including deer food plots, garden cover crops, or pasture forage for horses, cattle, or goats. It is the most hardy of the cereal grains and will grow on a broad range of different soils. Rye seed can provide many benefits as a cover crop, including: Weed suppression: Rye can suppress weeds, including waterhemp and lambsquarters. Soil erosion control: Rye's extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion and compaction. Nitrogen capture: Rye can scavenge nitrogen from the environment and reduce nitrogen runoff. Soil improvement: Rye can improve soil organic matter and aggregation, and help manage soil moisture. Winter hardiness: Rye is the most winter-hardy cereal grain, tolerating temperatures as low as -30F. Adaptability: Rye can grow in a variety of conditions, including infertile, sandy, or acidic soil. Biomass production: Rye can produce up to 10,000 pounds of dry matter per acre in the spring. Alternative uses: Rye can be used for forage, straw, or grain. Rye can be sown in late fall, around the time of the first frost. For late-sown rye, it's recommended to use high seeding rates to ensure enough ground cover.
Price: 31.95 USD
Location: Trenton, Missouri
End Time: 2024-10-27T14:45:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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