Rye Seed, Variety Not Stated, Secale cereale Seed, Variety Not Stated
Secale cereale, Variety Not Stated

Rye, Variety Not Stated

Bunch-type winter companion or cover crop; used for erosion control; may be planted anytime of year, but preferably in the fall or winter as rye has a strong ability to grow in cold weather.

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Rye, Variety Not Stated
  • Species Type:
    Naturalized
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Flat blade leaves; also a cover crop for temporary pasture, haylage or green chop; conserves nitrogen and builds organic matter when seeded after row crops are harvested in the fall.
  • Habitat:
    More productive than other cereals in infertile sandy or acidic soils.
  • Life Cycle:
    Annual
  • Bloom Period:
    Early spring
  • Flower Color:
    Yellow
  • Typical Height:
    5.0 ft
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    8 in
  • pH:
    4.5 – 8.2
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    NI
  • Midwest
    NI
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    NI
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    NI
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    Moderate
  • Salt:
    Moderate
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    18,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Expect to apply about 30 lb per acre.
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Coarse-High Rates or Fluffy-Low Rates
Included in mixes

$0.51/lb

Description

Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Pink, Yellow

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