Secale Cereale. Excellent cover crop that quickly produces ground cover to protect soil during the harsh weather of winter. It’s deep roots help break up compact soil ideal for clay soil types or for folks who regularly till. Plant seed in Fall and mow it back in Spring. Turn under the choppings to provide plenty of organic matter for your garden. Helps reduce weeds and pests, great companion plant for legume mixtures and nitrogen fixers. 

Seeding rate- 1 lb/1,000 sq ft or 40 lbs/acre