Cover Crop - Native Rye Seed Packet
Cover Crop - Native Rye Seed Packet
Featuring a combination of two native Ryegrasses, this mix germinates quickly to form a powerful shield against weeds. It's an invaluable tool for Flywheel Ecology and Integrated Pest Management, helping to minimize herbicide use.
This native rye seed helps keep precious soil from eroding, so you can ensure successful seeding. Plus, use it as an indication crop and as a carrier to spread seeds more evenly!
Plant this cover crop in the spring and summer to bring life and lushness to your landscape, or use it any season as a nutrient carrier.
- Seed comes pre-mixed for your convenience
- Seeding Rate: 1,000 sf packets @ 5.60 ounces/packet
- Full Sun To Part Sun
- Slightly Wet, Normal, to Dry Soils
Seed
Shipping & Care
Shipping & Care
Seed ships all year and typically ships witin a week of an order being placed.
We have attempted to put together some basic information regarding native seed installation, establishment, and maintenance. We hope you find it helpful. If you need further assistance on native seed establishment, please schedule a free consolation call here.
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Ecosystem Restoration Considerations
Native Seed Establishment Best Management Practices
Native Seed Stratification Best Management Practices
Native Rye Cover Crop Packet Specifications
1,000 ft2 packets @ 5.60 ounces/packet
Equivalent 15 lb/acre (26.6 seeds/square foot)
Common Name |
Scientific Name |
% of Mix |
Seeds/ft2 |
Total |
Grasses Canada Wild Rye |
Elymus canadensis |
62.67% |
18.0 |
10.967 PLS lb |
Virginia Wild Rye |
Elymus virginicus |
37.33% |
8.6 |
6.533 PLS lb |
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