Hardiest winter cover crop to prevent soil erosion and add organic matter.
If rye grain or straw is desired, sow in fall for midsummer harvest. For green manure, sow anytime spring through midfall at 4-6 lb./1,000 sq.ft. (60-120 lb./acre). Organically grown. Avg. 19,900 seeds/lb. Organically grown. Avg. 19,900 seeds/lb.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 330-345 grain
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Note: Additional shipping charges apply to the sizes listed below, and will be added to your final total.
| Product Size | Zone A | Zone B | Zone C |
| 25 Pounds | $10.25 | $20.25 | $40.25 |
| 50 Pounds | $15.40 | $33.35 | $76.35 |
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Notes:
SHIPPING NOTE: 25-lb. and 50-lb. sizes ship via ground transportation. The appropriate "Zone" additional shipping charges will be added at checkout. Please remember to provide a street address.
SHIPPING NOTE: Orders to Canada require phytosanitary inspection. The cost for this inspection starts at $125.00 USD.
Additional Information:
Disease Resistance:
No disease information found.
Growing Information:
Grains
CULTURE: Sow the seeds at the time and rate specified for each variety listed in the chart. Cover seeds about 1".
FOR GREEN MANURE: Till in at any growth stage.
FOR ORNAMENTAL USE OR GRAIN HARVEST: Cut the plants near the base when most of the green color has turned brown and the seeds are hardening (no longer milky).
SEED SPECS: See individual varieties.
Symbols Explained:
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Cold Tolerant Variety does well at lower temperatures and may even be frost hardy. |
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Organic Seeds and Supplies For seeds, OG means "organically grown" and signifies seeds harvested |



