Cereal Rye

1500–4500

Dry matter (lbs/A)

5.0–7.0

Preferred pH

0

Total nitrogen (lbs/A)

Planting information

  • Planting window: September–November
  • Planting depth (in): 1–1 1/2
  • Seeding rate (lbs/A): 84-112
  • Length of stand (yrs): Annual
  • Days to germination: 7–10
Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org

Traits

Heat Tolerance
Drought Tolerance
Shade Tolerance
Flood Tolerance
Low Fertility Tolerance

Performance

Soil Builder
Erosion Fighter
Weed Fighter
Good Grazing
Quick Growth
Lasting Residue
Attract Beneficials
Bears Traffic
  • High yielding fall seeded forage
  • Very winterhardy
  • Early to mature in the spring
  • Harvest in the boot stage for optimal quality
  • Graze in vegetative stage for high-quality pasture
  • Forage quality declines rapidly with maturity
  • Huge root mass for improved soil conservation’
  • Professionally grown, conditioned, and tested - no noxious weeds that can occur with locally produced rye