Preventing Excessive Volunteer Rye

[H80Hunter]

Hi all,

I planted two small plots in the LC Rye mix last fall (with great success). This spring, everything going as planned as the Rye is starting to form a seed head and the clover is exploding. The Rye is reasonably thick but by no means choking out the clover.

Here's my question: I plan to mow this, lightly till and plant the same LC mix again in August (western Wisconsin).

Do I need to do anything to prevent a problem wih volunteer Rye?
When does the seed become viable (approximately)?

I know my options are basically mowing or cleth but I'm less sure of the timing aspect. It's not super thick so leaving it stand is preferable but I don't want to have issues with the next plot.

 

[bueller]

No worries. Personally I would leave the rye stand all summer. If and when you cut or roll it down to replant this fall you may get some volunteer but I wouldn't change my seeding rate much if at all. Also if you have a good stand of clover in that plot come late summer you could just overseed with rye and clover without killing off the established clover.