Winter Rye (Common) Organic Cover Crop Seed
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Secale cereale
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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330-345 grain
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA.
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Winter Rye (Common) Organic Cover Crop Seed
Hardiest winter cover crop to prevent soil erosion and add organic matter.
If rye grain or straw is desired, sow in fall for midsummer harvest. For green manure, sow anytime spring through midfall. USDA Certified Organic.Specs:
Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Secale cereale
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Days To Maturity
Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.
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330-345 grain
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Life Cycle
Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).
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Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
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Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
Product Features
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Organic Seeds, Plants, and Supplies
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Plants, or seeds harvested from plants, that have been grown without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, strictly adhering to the USDA's National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) organic gardening practices are designated as Organic.
Supplies that meet the USDA's National Organic Program (NOP) rules according to a third-party authority such as OMRI, WSDA, and/or a local authority such as MOFGA or NOFA.
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- This product does not ship to Canada.
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Uses: Hardiest winter cover crop. Soil erosion control. Adds organic matter. Excellent competitive and allelopathic weed control. Winter rye can also be grown to seed maturity and harvested for culinary purposes.
Culture: Winter rye can be sown ¾–1.5" deep using a push seeder or grain drill. It can be broadcast at slightly higher rates, then lightly harrowed or pressed in with a cultipacker. Green manure: Sow any time spring through midfall. Best sowing dates: Zone 3: Mid-Aug. to mid-Sept.; Zone 4: Mid-Aug. to late Sept.; Zone 5: Mid-Aug. to mid-Oct.; Zone 6: Late Aug. to late Oct.; Zone 7: Early Sept. to mid-Nov. Edible rye grain or straw: Sow in late summer or fall for midsummer harvest the following year.
Seeding Rate: 2–3 lb./1,000 sq.ft., 60–150 lb./acre. For late fall sowing, increase the rate to as much as 200 lb./acre. In mixtures with legumes, reduce seeding rate (e.g. 60 lb./acre when sown with clover). In a mix with hairy vetch, seed rye at 70 lb./acre (2–3 lb./1,000 sq.ft.) and vetch at 30 lb./acre (1 lb./1,000 sq.ft.)
Light/Soil Requirements: Full sun. Adaptable to most soil types; more productive in lighter soils than heavy clay; prefers dry soils over wet, poorly drained soils. Ideal pH: 5.0–7.0.
Height: 36–72"
Harvest: For edible grain harvest, wait until rye seed has matured in midsummer. Cut and bundle when the rye heads are fully dried – called the "hard dough" stage. Thresh, winnow, and store until just before using.
Termination: Winter rye can be terminated using tillage at any stage before the flower heads emerge. Multiple passes or more aggressive tillage may be required as the crop matures. After flower emergence, termination becomes more difficult to manage with tillage. After flowers begin to shed pollen, mowing or crimping grains will create a dense mat of mulch on the soil's surface. Multiple passes may be required to get any plants that rebound. Applying tarps after mowing or crimping will help ensure termination and speed up decomposition.
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