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%
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

$20.00 / 50lb Bag

Winter Rye

Performance Table

Variety	Winter Hardiness	Maturity	Plant Ht	Straw Strength	Ergot	Test Wt.	Grain Protein	2022 Yield (bu/A)	Avg Yield 3 yrs (bu/A)
Winter Rye	50-100	120150	25-75	18,000	Aug-Nov	½ - ¾ inch	No
Winter Rye	Excellent	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	Varies	ID	ID
Organic Aroostook Winter Rye	1	Early	Tall	9	4	4	2	ID	ID
Aroostook Winter Rye	1	Early	Tall	9	4	4	2	ID	ID
ND Gardner Winter Rye	3	Early	Very Tall	5	3	9	2	74.8	65
Organic ND Gardner Winter Rye	3	Early	Very Talll	5	3	9	2	74.8	65
Danko Winter Rye	1	Med	Med	2	3	1	7	82.7	80.1
Organic Danko Winter Rye	1	Med	Med	2	3	1	7	82.7	80.1
Hazlet Winter Rye	2	Late	Tall	6	1	2	6	85.5	78.5
Organic Hazlet Winter Rye	2	Late	Tall	6	1	2	6	85.5	78.5
CoverMax Winter Rye	1	NA	Med	2	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Organic CoverMax Winter Rye	1	NA	Med	2	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
KWS Tayo Hybrid Rye	2	Late	Short	1	1	4	9	118.9	110.2
Organic KWS Tayo Hybrid Rye	2	Late	Short	1	1	4	9	118.9	110.2
KWS Bono Hybrid Rye	2	Late	Short	1	1	1	9	ID	ID
KWS Serafino Hybrid Winter Rye	2	Late	Short	1	1	2	9	115.2	111
KWS Progas Hybrid Rye	2	Late	Med	2	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
KWS ProPower Hybrid Rye	2	Late	Med	2	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA