I think the rye grass like you overseed your lawn with is different than the cereal rye usually used in food plots. Cereal rye is a grain that is somewhat similar to wheat. I don't know if deer eat rye grass but I wouldnt think so except maybe when it first comes out.
That will work with rye grass. Just be prepared that once you do this you will have rye grass forever. It is a vigorous reseeding annual that is all but impossible to control. Spraying with cleth helps but I'm not sure there is a way to eliminate it or stop it from spreading. Yes deer eat it in its early growth stage.
Cereal rye is entirely different and requires a bit more attention to plant though with seed soil contact and a little rain establishes nicely. I plant it every year and have had no problems with controlling it. In fact I let it go to seed, then crimp it and plant into the thatch for summer.
I think the rye grass like you overseed your lawn with is different than the cereal rye usually used in food plots. Cereal rye is a grain that is somewhat similar to wheat. I don't know if deer eat rye grass but I wouldnt think so except maybe when it first comes out.
I'm thinking this is Cereal Rye. My local feed store had it in the Fall last year but, it was $35 for 50 pounds. I didn't get it but I may try it this year.
That will work with rye grass. Just be prepared that once you do this you will have rye grass forever. It is a vigorous reseeding annual that is all but impossible to control. Spraying with cleth helps but I'm not sure there is a way to eliminate it or stop it from spreading. Yes deer eat it in its early growth stage.
Cereal rye is entirely different and requires a bit more attention to plant though with seed soil contact and a little rain establishes nicely. I plant it every year and have had no problems with controlling it. In fact I let it go to seed, then crimp it and plant into the thatch for summer.
This is true, but in my experience deer really seem to prefer oats or wheat over rye especially when its first sprouted and young and tender. I think oats are hard to beat.
Yes to the cereal rye. I’d go heavy if you plan and just broadcasting, at least 150#/acre. My didn’t do great this fall do to the lack of rainfall, But it has taken off since the last 2 months. Here is a pic of my clover/cereal rye plots. There were also turnips, but they are gone now.
The deer eat cereal rye like they oats and wheat
Yes to the cereal rye. I’d go heavy if you plan and just broadcasting, at least 150#/acre. My didn’t do great this fall do to the lack of rainfall, But it has taken off since the last 2 months. Here is a pic of my clover/cereal rye plots. There were also turnips, but they are gone now.
The deer eat cereal rye like they oats and wheat
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