planting rye seed Cereal Rye (Elbon) – Green Cover

planting rye seed Cereal Rye (Elbon) – Green CoverCereal rye is probably the most commonly planted cover crop in the US. Known for its extensive root system, cold hardiness, grazeability, and nutrient cycling, rye is widely used in many cover crop situations. Its vast fibrous root system alleviates surface compaction and prevents erosion. Rye can germinate in temps as low as 34 degree F and will photosynthesize in temperatures as low as 38 degrees F making it super versatile for late fall early

Cereal rye is probably the most commonly planted cover crop in the US. Known for its extensive root system, cold hardiness, grazeability, and nutrient cycling, rye is widely used in many cover crop situations. Its vast fibrous root system alleviates surface compaction and prevents erosion. Rye can germinate in temps as low as 34 degree F and will photosynthesize in temperatures as low as 38 degrees F making it super versatile for late fall /early winter plantings. Cereal rye is known for being the best cereal crop at retaining residual N. The vigorous spring growth has successful weed suppression through competition and allelopathic chemicals. It can also make an excellent forage crop. Rye can be terminated in the spring through the alternative methods of rolling, mowing, or crimping after boot stage. Rye will out yield any other cereal crops when planted in droughty, infertile, or sandy soils. Elbon was developed by the Noble Foundation in Oklahoma so it is best adapted to shorter, milder winters. For this reason Elbon will continue to grow later into the fall and will break dormancy earlier in the spring. This is ideal for growers hoping to terminate rye as early as possible in the spring. Elbon is not a great option for grain production.