No-Till Winter Rye Seeds - 5 Lbs - Non-GMO Rye Grain Cover Crop Seeds by Mountain Valley Seed Company.

Winter Rye is an excellent winter field cover crop because it rapidly produces a ground cover that holds soil in place against the forces of wind and water. Rye's deep roots help prevent compaction in Annually tilled fields and, because its roots are quite extensive, winter rye also has a positive effect on soil tilth. Winter rye is often paired with a legume, such as vetch or field peas. Planting rate of winter rye is about 55 to 60 lbs of seed per acre.<br><br>NOTE: Winter Rye Cover Crop is NOT the same as Winter Rye Lawn Grass.

• 🌱 Premium Winter Rye Cover Crop – Non-GMO & Heirloom – Secale cereale, a cold-hardy cereal grain that improves soil health, suppresses weeds, and prevents erosion. Perfect for gardens, farms & fields.
• 💧 Soil-Boosting & Weed-Suppressing – Fixes nitrogen, breaks up heavy clay soil, and improves drainage. Known for allelopathy, which reduces weed germination and prepares soil for spring planting.
• 🌾 Fast-Growing & Cold-Tolerant – Germinates in 4-10 days and thrives in harsh winters. Can be tilled under as green manure or harvested for rye grain. Matures in 90-110 days.