Organic Summer Rye 'SU Vergil'

Organic Summer Rye Seeds 'SU Virgil'

Summer rye is a fast-growing, high-yield grain crop ideal for spring/summer sowing, offering excellent soil improvement, weed suppression, and strong, deep rooting. It thrives in diverse conditions, is often used for green manure or forage, and matures quickly, with grain harvest typically occurring in autumn.

• For grain harvest sow in April
• As a cover crop sow until August, good sown with Vetches as a biomass or fodder crop.
• Rye is a good option for poorer soils, also dry or peaty ones.
• It will grow well in heavier soils, and has a deep root system that improves soil structure.
• Green Manure: Excellent for picking up nitrogen and suppressing weeds
• Forage/Grain: It can be grazed or cut for forage before the ears form
• Cover Crop: Protects soil over winter
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