Raw Winter Field Rye Seeds

Field Rye Seed (Raw / Uncoated)
Cold-Hardy Cereal Grain for Fall Food Plots, Soil Health & Winter Grazing

Field Rye, also known as cereal rye, is a cool-season annual grain that thrives in tough conditions and delivers excellent results for fall and winter food plots. With fast germination, impressive cold tolerance, and the ability to grow in poor soils, it's one of the most dependable cover crops and late-season food sources you can plant.

This raw, uncoated seed is untreated and ready for those who prefer a pure, natural option for soil-building or forage use.

Key Features:

• Cold-Hardy Champion – Survives harsh winters and stays green well into spring

• Quick Establishment – Germinates rapidly even in poor, dry, or compacted soils

• Attractive to Deer – Provides tender, palatable forage through late fall and early winter

• Soil Builder – Breaks up compaction, reduces erosion, and adds organic matter

• Allelopathic Weed Suppression – Natural weed control effect during and after growth

Growing Conditions:

• Soil pH Range: 5.0 to 7.0

• Sunlight: Performs best in full sun, but tolerates light shade

• Moisture: Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established

• Soil Type: Grows in nearly all soil types—sand, clay, or loam

Maintenance Level: Very Easy

• Low Input – No herbicides or fertilizer required

• Winter-Killed or Spring-Terminated – Let it die off naturally or mow/terminate before spring planting

• No Mowing Needed – Can be left standing for spring soil armor or tilled under

Planting Guidelines:

• Seeding Rate:

  • Drilled: 60–90 lbs per acre

  • Broadcast: 100–120 lbs per acre (followed by cultipacking)

• Seeding Depth: ½" to 1"

• Planting Time: Late summer to early fall, typically 6–8 weeks before first frost

Bag Sizes & Coverage:

Raw Field Rye Seed is an unbeatable choice for those looking to improve their soil, feed wildlife through the cold months, or prep ground for spring planting. Whether you're managing a large food plot or need a reliable cover crop, cereal rye delivers every time—no coatings, no extras, just clean seed that works.