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VNS Cereal Rye

Summary

Cereal Rye is a winter-hardy cover crop ideal for suppressing weeds, reducing erosion, and scavenging soil nutrients. Its vigorous growth and deep roots improve soil structure, making it excellent for green manure and grazing.

Seeding Rates:

• Drilled: 130 lb/acre
• Broadcast: 156 lb/acre
• Seeds per pound: ~22,000

Cost:

$0.26 / lb

Traits:

_{*Ratings are based on a scale of 0-10 (poor-excellent)}

• C:N Ratio: 82
• Nitrogen Fixation: 0
• Salinity Tolerance: 7
• Tolerances: Grazing (5), Frost (10), Drought (9)

Soil Benefits:

• Organic Matter: 5
• Nutrient Cycling: 10
• Weed Suppression: 10
• Nematode Control: 0

Additional Uses:

• Grazing: 5
• Haying/Chopping: 8
• Deer Food Plot: 10
• Bird Food Plot: 4
• Winter Stockpiling: 7

Planting Windows:

• Early-Mid Spring: 3
• Late Spring-Early Summer: 3
• Mid-Summer: 5
• Late Summer-Early Fall: 10
• Mid/Late Fall: 10

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