WR/WW

[r49740]

I've got some bean plantings that got overtaken by weeds pretty quick. I had sprayed and killed it all off before planting the beans, but I dont have a sprayer myself so I couldn't spray after planting. Should have my own by next spring so I assume once growth starts coming, I can spray beans/corn areas again and not have weeds be an issue. Question is, without access to spraying currently, if I mowed down the weeds that over took the beans, would it be worth just broadcasting some WR/WW into it and using the thatch for cover? Or would you believe they may not germinate well unless current areas are sprayed again? Have plenty of feed for the fall, so if there are late winter or spring benefits for animals to get them through, and soil benefits, then I'll grab some bags to throw out there if any chance it will germinate. Thoughts? Never done any plantings of those before... so still learning.

 

[SwampCat]

In my area, you can successfully throw n mow in the fall without spraying because the weed base anyway. Wait as late as you can so a hard rain doesnt stimulate a flush of wed growth. Where I live in SW Arkansas, I like to wait until early October.

 

[yoderjac]

I've got some bean plantings that got overtaken by weeds pretty quick. I had sprayed and killed it all off before planting the beans, but I dont have a sprayer myself so I couldn't spray after planting. Should have my own by next spring so I assume once growth starts coming, I can spray beans/corn areas again and not have weeds be an issue. Question is, without access to spraying currently, if I mowed down the weeds that over took the beans, would it be worth just broadcasting some WR/WW into it and using the thatch for cover? Or would you believe they may not germinate well unless current areas are sprayed again? Have plenty of feed for the fall, so if there are late winter or spring benefits for animals to get them through, and soil benefits, then I'll grab some bags to throw out there if any chance it will germinate. Thoughts? Never done any plantings of those before... so still learning.

If you walk through the field and look straight down, do you see bare soil? If so, you can probably get some value out of T&M Winter Rye. I would wait until at least mid-Sep with rain in the forecast. By then, the weather will favor cool season crops. Broadcast the WR first and then mow. WR is cheap, so even if it doesn't work out you won't lose much. I'd probably shoot for at least 100 lbs/ac.

THanks,

Jack

 

[Kdog]

Jack, how much are you getting WR for, and which WR is it?

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

Get the winter rye down. I over seeded and mowed some of my spring plot that got weedy this weekend. The strip that had a good take on winter rye last year was fairly clean. It makes a huge difference on weed suppression.

 

[yoderjac]

Jack, how much are you getting WR for, and which WR is it?

The price varies a bit each year but a few bucks. I think the coop manager said he could sell it to me for $17 a 50 lb bag this year. I use what ever WR is the least expensive. My deer don't care much even between cereal types let alone brand. I typically use VNS because it is usually a buck or so cheaper but it usually does not come in until late. If I need some early, they usually sell me Wheeler Rye.

For new folks: Winter Rye is a cereal grain and not the same as Ryegrass!

Thanks,

Jack

 

[Kdog]

Cheapest I found here in GA last year was $49 for 50# of Wrens Abruzzie Rye, so I planted wheat and oats instead. Need to find it much cheaper this year!

 

[Bassattackr]

Cheapest I found here in GA last year was $49 for 50# of Wrens Abruzzie Rye, so I planted wheat and oats instead. Need to find it much cheaper this year!

That's insane. I buy cereal rye for around $16-$18/50# depending on the source around here. Wheat a buck cheaper maybe.

 

[yoderjac]

Cheapest I found here in GA last year was $49 for 50# of Wrens Abruzzie Rye, so I planted wheat and oats instead. Need to find it much cheaper this year!

I guarantee you that farmers are not paying $50 for a bag of Winter rye for their cover crops!

 

[swat1018]

I just bought rye, 60# for $11. 800# worth...

 

[BobinCt]

56lbs for $20 in Connecticut

 

[Kdog]

Still early for us down here as we typically do not sling fall blends until October, so I have more time to source it. Wonder what shipping would run on 50# bags.

 

[BobinCt]

Shipping is prob a lot on a 50lb bag. Any local feed and grain store should carry Winter Rye. If you have an Agway close by, try them.

 

[DJN]

Merit Seed has it online (or in person if you’re local to NE Ohio) for $17/50#. Shipping looks to be an additional $18-30, depending on location.

 

[bowhunternw]

$6.50 a bag here

 

[bowhunternw]

I"ve tried many times and cant get it to grow without burying seed a little

 

[yoderjac]

I"ve tried many times and cant get it to grow without burying seed a little

May depend on your soil. I have no issue surface broadcasting WR, but if I don't cultipack Buckwheat, I get poor germination.

 

[4wanderingeyes]

$10 for 50 pounds NW Wisconsin.

 

[Kdog]

Guess i need to move back up north so I can get seed cheaper.

 

[Charles Clear]

Local farmers here in PA do a 53# bushel of WR for $10.