Planting Winter Rye Seed in Houston

October 9, 2009 - Posted by Jen

What up Jen,

Hope you are doing okay with all this RAIN.

Question, when is the best time for us to put out the winter rye seed and what should the watering schedule be?

Thanks,

Holzshu

Hi Thom,

Now is a fantastic time to put rye seed down since the weather just cooled down a bit.  After you put down the seed water it in and you will see it in about 3 weeks.  I love how  the bright green color contrasts with the early spring flowers, trees, and shrubs.  As for watering it doesn’t require much water.  I would water once a week.

 

Did you know that Annual Rye Grass Is Eco-Friendly?

Annual rye is very beneficial to problem areas that are infected with nematodes which are almost impossible to get rid of except by heavy chemical control. Natural and cheap for this infestation problem, annual ryegrass is ecologically friendly. Yearly planting of this rye grass seed ahead, behind, or with crops known to be a nematode favorite would certainly be cost effective.

I think this should be the number one grass of the new millennium.  Since it is a  non-aggressive, fast grower,  gives nutrients back to the soil,  highly digestible, beautiful color, and dies off when you need it to without chemicals.

Jen Allgood, TCLP

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