Cereal Rye

Cereal rye is a fast germinating cover crop with a deep, fibrous root system.  Winter rye is a great choice following corn. 

Package Size: 50 lbs.

Attributes

• Excellent winter-hardiness
• Very good for erosion control
• Good root depth
• Can be planted later in the fall
• Assists in weed control for subsequent crops (esp. marestail)
• Good scavenger of nutrients

Planting & Seeding Information

• Soil pH: 0-7.0
• Soil adoption: Wider range of soils
• Planting depth: ¼ - ½ inch
• Planting rate: 35 lb./A
• Aerial rate: 40-50 lb./A
• Planting time: July - November