‘Aroostook’ Rye

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Secale cereale Origin: Eurasia Improvement status: Cultivar Seeds Per Packet: ~250 Germination tested 09/2025: 98% Life cycle: Herbaceous Annual Developed in partnership between Co rnell University and the Maine Department of Agriculture, ‘Aroostook’ is the gold standard for winter hardy rye. Growing tall, with vigorous ‘green back’ in the spring, winter rye is meant for a late season (late summer or fall) planting depending on your region. Favored in no-till commercial farming. Cover crop, forage, cereal, and green manure. These seeds were produced by our friends at Ernst Conservation Seeds in Meadville, PA. Growing Tips: Direct seed or broadcast in the cool late summer or fall, depending on your region. Show more