Organic Winter Rye

Uncertified - Variety Not Stated

Most common and most hardy fall-seeded cover crop in northern climates
Competes heavily with weeds; quality forage/green manure in spring
Excellent feed value as late-season forage with protein levels up to 18%
Organic winter rye seeds are well adapted to all soil types including low fertility, acidic, or sandy soils
Can plant late into fall (until first snow) but performs best when seeded at least six weeks before freeze up
Germinates down to 35°F soil temps
Can suppress germination of following crops (especially small seeded grasses)
Allow terminated rye to decompose for 7-10 days prior to seeding following crop
Heavy N and water usage in spring
Terminate early if spring drought is forecast

$21.50 / 50lb Bag

Organic Winter Rye

Performance Table

Species Name	Drilled	Broadcast/Aerial	In Mix	Approx. Seeds/lb	Seeding Date Range	Seeding Depth	Winter Kill
Organic Winter Rye	50-100	120-150	25-75	18,000	Aug-Nov	½ - ¾ inch	No
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Organic Japanese Millet	25-35	35-50	5-15	145,000	Late May-July	½ - 1 inch	Yes
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Organic Annual Ryegrass	15-20	25-30	4-5	227,000	Mar-May, Aug-Sept	¼ - ½

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