Introducing Rye Cocktails
From being a nutrient catch crop, to reducing erosion and fitting into a variety of crop rotations rye is a cover crop workhorse. But now is the time to take your rye stands to the next level.
We know rye has incredible benefits
That’s why we’re introducing Rye Cocktails. Rye Cocktails will bring a new level of diversity and added soil health benefits to your fields. With three new mixes, available in two ways, these mixes were designed to meet NRCS Cover Crop Specifications. All-American, Mellow Maker, and Winter Wonder are seeded at 50 lbs an acre.
Available two ways!
These mixes were all designed with 45 lbs/acre of Rye as the base. The mixes with rye are available in 50 lb bags or 2000 lb totes. Already have your rye? Just purchase the mixes without rye, and seed at 5 lbs/acre. Seed Rye at a recommended rate of 45 lb/acre for the perfect cover crop cocktail. The mixes without rye are available in 50 lb bags.
All-American
All-American is a classic, diverse mix designed to promote soil biology, protect your soil from erosion, and create an ideal seedbed for your cash crops.
Mix Ratios
Rye
50%
Winter Camelina
25%
Radish
15%
Crimson Clover
10%
| Rye | 50% | |
| Winter Camelina | 25% | |
| Radish | 15% | |
| Crimson Clover | 10% |
Seeded at 50 lbs an acre. These amounts are based on the percentage of full seeding rate.
Mellow Maker
This deep-rooted mix will keep your ground mellow by loosening the soil to increase water infiltration and decrease soil compaction.
Mix Ratios
Rye
50%
Radish
20%
Turnip
15%
Rapeseed
15%
| Rye | 50% | |
| Radish | 20% | |
| Turnip | 15% | |
| Rapeseed | 15% |
Seeded at 50 lbs an acre. These amounts are based on the percentage of full seeding rate.
Winter Wonder
A trio of winter annuals mix designed to promote soil biology, protect your soil from erosion and create an ideal seedbed for your cash crops.
Mix Ratios
Rye
50%
Winter Camelina
35%
Hairy Vetch
15%
| Rye | 50% | |
| Winter Camelina | 35% | |
| Hairy Vetch | 15% |
Seeded at 50 lbs an acre. These amounts are based on the percentage of full seeding rate.