Elbon Rye

[EasTex]

Can you broadcast over the grass that's already there, or do you have to disc it first? Also is it good to fertilize it as well? Thanks!

 

[bird dog]

You can but like all of the winter grasses, a prepared seed bed will have better results. Fertilize when its up and growing but before you start grazing it.

 

[Caustic Burno]

Can you broadcast over the grass that's already there, or do you have to disc it first? Also is it good to fertilize it as well? Thanks!

I have and bush hogged the standing grass, also over seeded.
In my experience my crab grass likes a light disc in the spring not the fall.
Purely speculation on my part I think the seed bank gets buried too deep over the winter for good germination.

 

[EasTex]

Do feed stores typically carry elbon rye or do you order it off the internet?

 

[Caustic Burno]

Do feed stores typically carry elbon rye or do you order it off the internet?

Mine carries some. Look at a seeding rate of minimum one bushel per acre.

 

[EasTex]

Thanks, I will check with the feed store. It's about time to put it out at the first of October?

 

[BC]

Elbon rye can be no-tilled into sod or if you are broadcasting it , you need to disk prior to broadcasting and then drag to cover the seed. Ryegrass can be broadcast without any soil preparation.

 

[EasTex]

Stubb's Feed in Trinity has it for $20.95/bag and Groveton Mill $22.00/bag.