Winter Rye Cover Crop Test Trial for No Till Organic gardening 101, Part 1. Is just Setting Up 4 Test spots areas to start a trail to answer your important questions. Part 1
VIDEO: Winter Rye Cover Crop Test Trial for No Till Organic gardening 101. Part 1
Winter Rye Cover Crop Test Trial for No Till Organic gardening 101, Part 1. Is just Setting Up 4 Test spots areas to start a trail to answer your important questions. Part 1
I'm guessing the plastic will do the trick in both cases.
Keep up the good work Mark!
I threw around some winter rye for my green manure this winter. Trouble was, I couldn't distinguish between that and the myriad unwanted grasses that constantly spring up… I need to use something easy to identify like vetch.
Thanks for the video Mark. Looking forward to the results. How long do you plan on leaving the plastic on?
If left unchecked, will the winter rye just continue to grow and spread all year long, or does it eventually die back in the heat of the summer? Thanks Mark
Have you done the experiment with the Rye bent/snapped but still attached?
Hi, Mark. That was interesting. I have never used rye. So. I look forward to your results. I do cut and use grass clipping, mulch or straw in my gardens. With good results. I no long have a source for good straw now. So, Stick with my grass or wood chips. I do cover with mowed oak leafs for the winter. But, was not able to do it for the past fall.
If I plant in strips like you do, let the Winter Rye grow tall, could I harvest it (give it a hair cut ) and feed it to my cows,pigs and chickens? Then I could let it continue to grow to keep roots in my garden soil. Yes ,no, maybe so? LOL Thanks -Kathryn
I'm going to try covering it with a ground cover like you did this year, then waiting like a week or two and seeing if I can plant in it. Thanks for the video!
What did you use to crimp the rye down? Did it grow back after crimping it, or did that terminate it completely?
Hi Mark, can you tell me where can I buy rye seeds? Are you buying organic or not necessarily ? thanks
Hi, I’m having problems with my winter rye. I planted it in early January.(Yes, I know that’s way too late)
My rye is about 4 inches tall and starting to yellow from the base then to the top. I checked closely for signs of insects and didn’t see anything. I’m pretty sure my soil isn’t lacking any nutrients. Any idea on what this could be? I’m from upstate South Carolina so the weather has been 65+ degrees for two weeks now. We haven’t been getting a lot of rain lately. Could that be it?
Mark, does winter rye benefit growing soil if planted in the spring in zone 4?
Second question: 2. Would you recommend letting it grow until it turns brown before cutting?
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How did you sow so much rye?
Rye will typically grow back unless you let it mature to just prior to seed head maturity. Then if you crimp or cut it will die off.