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

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