1200 Winter Rye Grass Seeds Non Gmo Cover Crop Forage Crop free shipping
Specifications
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Season Of Interest | Winter |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
| Type | Lawn Grass Seeds |
| Common Name | Stock |
| Color | Green |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Features | Fast Growing |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
1200 seeds Non-GMO winter rye is popularly grown as a cover crop for its ability to transfer nitrogen back into depleted soils. Heirloom winter rye seeds are also grown to break up heavy, clay-rich soils to bolster erosion control while allowing future spring crops, especially root vegetables, to experience no soil competition. Winter rye is also known to slow down the germination process of surrounding weeds and plants, a trait known as allelopathy, which provides a strong defense against weed growth, unwanted reseeding, and invasive species. Heirloom winter rye is more tolerant to drought than other cereal grains and can act as a "green manure" mulch biomass is tilled back into the soil for Organic-rich spring garden soil.