Cereal Rye is an upright, cool season, annual grass often confused with annual ryegrass. Rye can germinate and grow under cooler conditions than other covers. As such, it is a great option for fields with late harvest of cash crops. Due to the root structure and the top growth, rye adds high levels of soil organic matter. Type: GrassSeason: Cool Season Seeding & Growth Precision: Not recommendedDrilled: 60 lb/A, 3/4" to 1 1/2" deepBroadcast: 70 lb/AAerial: Ask a specialist for details Dates: Late August to December (regional variations) Later than other cover crops in the fall Average seeds/lb: 18,200Inoculate: NR*Emergence: 5-8 DaysHeight: 3'-6'Inter-seeding: Yes, ask a specialist for detailsDrought and Heat: Very good drought tolerance, Low heat toleranceFlooding: Tolerates brief flooding
