| Species: |
Rye (Secale cereale L.) |
| Cultivars: |
Elbon Rye |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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3-4 feet tall, bunchgrass, auricles present and usually pubescent, leaves blue-green color
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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5.2-7.5
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
15-50 inches.
-43º F (minimum).
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production:
General: |
90-100 lb PLS/A
September-October
1 inch
$10-12/A
December-April
4000-6000 lb/A
Most cold tolerant;
Produces more winter forage than other small grains.
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| Notes: |
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- Often mixed with other small grains to extend the grazing season.
- If it is a mild winter it will head out early (Feb-Mar) if not harvested timely (before it heads out) the quality of hay drops significantly.
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