Rye – Elbon
Rye – Elbon
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Elbon Rye Grain is a cereal rye best adapted to the Southern and Central United States and released from the Oklahoma Agricultural Stations. It has large, softer stems with an upright growth habit, making it ideal for winter forage production and early maturity. It’s winter hardy, growing rapidly during the warm periods of the cold winter months, allowing for grazing during the late fall through early spring.
PRODUCT INFORMATION:
Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Hay Production
Germination Time: 5 – 7 days, under optimal conditions
Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season
Height: 4 – 5 feet
Sunlight Requirements: 4+ hours, full sun for best results
Advantages: Cereal rye that has excellent winter forage production and early maturity.
When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall when nighttime temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.
Ideal pH: 5.5 – 7.5
Inoculant Needed: No
Life Cycle: Annual
Overseeding Rate: 60 – 120 lbs. per acre
Seeding Depth: 1/4 – 1/2 inch
Seeding Rate: 120 – 150 lbs. per acre
When to Plant: Spring & Fall
WEIGHT: 50 lbs
UNITS PER PALLET: 40
