Description: Winter Rye or Cereal Rye Grain Seed (Secale cereale)Hardy to -40°F. can germinate at 35°F. or above. Grows in poorer soils were other grains may fail. I am offering winter rye seed seed for small backyard or indoor growers. Makes a good green manure crop for vegetable beds when planted in the fall and tilled down in the spring before the seed heads begin to flower.Cats also like to eat the green leafy growth during the winter months when planted in small containers, cups or clay pots.Can be used for grain production if planted in the fall and harvested when seed heads mature in early summer of the following year. Cereal rye produces several compounds in its plant tissues and releases root exudates that inhibit germination and growth of weed seeds. The deep fibrous root system also bring up nutrients from the subsoil which are normally out of reach of many vegetable crops.Adds root biomass and organic moisture and nutrient holding fiber content when plowed or tilled into the soil. Drought resistant, pH 5.0 to 7.0 (tolerates 4.5 to 8 pH) Plant seed 1" to 2" inches deep. in the fall or spring for green manure crops.Plant in late summer or fall for grain. Or plant anytime for indoor growth.
Price: 3.75 USD
Location: East Troy, Wisconsin
End Time: 2025-01-03T19:08:57.000Z
Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Semiarid, Subarctic
Planting Time: Fall for cover crop
Common Name: Winter Rye
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand, Silt
Brand: VNS Variety not stated
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Winter
Soil pH: 4.5-8 pH
Type: Winter Rye Seed
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Unit Type: oz
Genus: Secale
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Cold Resistant, Draught Resistant, Edible, Fast Growing, Open-Pollinating, Potted
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 562 seeds per 1/2 oz.
