Winter Rye (Grass Seed) 25lbs by Old Cobblers Farm

Rates 

• Use a broadcast spreader at 2 Pounds per 1,000 (30x30 area roughly) (square feet for over-seeding existing lawn 
• Use a broadcast spreader at 5 Pounds per 1,000 square feet for seeding NEW lawn 

Why Winter Rye? 

• Easy to sow and grow 
• Inexpensive 
• Thicker, green lawn through winter
• Keeps away winter weeds 
• Keeps healthy lawn/garden  
• Organic way to feed Lawn 
• Loosens soil with root system to enhance crop growth
• Good ground cover to protect against winter soil erosion 

Common Questions 

Q: How Long Does Winter Rye Take to Grow? 

A: Winter rye takes 7-10 days to sprout/germinate and should grow 1-2 feet tall, if you don’t mow. 

Q: How much do I have to water it/fertilizer? 

A: Watering is 5 minutes per area with a fan sprinkler, and water every 3rd day. Fertilize with 10-10-10-10 at 5 pounds per 1000 square feet. 

Additional Comments

If your area is populated with wild life such as turkey, crows, raven, or any other wild life foul, cover it with hay or straw ravens and crows will dig into the soil to eat