Winter Rye Cover Crop Seeds

180 - 210 days. Secale cereale. Open Pollinated. Winter Rye Cover Crops. The plant produces excellent yields of Winter Rye. This is one of the most beneficial cover crops for home gardens and commercial farming. It adds vital nitrogen to the soil and breaks up heavy clay and compact soils. It can be tilled for green manure and mulch. Sow between September and October. It begins growing during the cold months and has green growth in the early spring. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 149789. A variety from Russia.

Seeding Rate: 1 lb per 250 square feet, 125 lbs per acre

Seeds Per Pound: 18,000

Plant Height: 1 to 3 ft tall.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Planting Instructions: Plant seeds 1 ½" deep.

Soil Facts: Requires a well prepared soil. Use general-purpose fertilizer when preparing soil.

Germination: 7 - 12 days

Tips: Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer for higher yields.