Winter rye

• Sep 18, 2012

• #1

rcf1968

Senior Member

Was thinking bout using some winter for some plots. Anyone used any before?

 

• Sep 18, 2012

• #2

rcf1968

Senior Member

Nobody?

 

• Sep 18, 2012

• #3

Gamecock Fan

Senior Member

I would not recommend Rye Grass seed, not much nutrition for the deer. If you meant Rye grain then that is a different story and I would go with it but consider a mix of rye grain, wheat and oats.

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #4

dunn1970

Member

I am going to plant Wrens Abruzzi Rye. That is your best bet. It is reasonable in price and the deer will use it when it get cold.

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #5

Back_40

Senior Member

I have used Abruzzi the last 3 years mixed with wheat and crimson. My deer like it. Here's some more info...http://www.outreachoutdoors.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=505

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #6

rcf1968

Senior Member

Thanks for all the input and it winter rye not rye grass. Was planning on planting next week. Bout how long does it need to come up?

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #7

hunter eric

Senior Member

I wouldnt plant rye by itself.

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #8

Steyr

Senior Member

Abruzzi mixed with oats....
They like Sweet Spot also...

 

• Sep 19, 2012

• #9

drawedback

Senior Member

Wrenns Abruzzi rye will work just fine, I would not plant Ryman or Elbon rye, They just don't attract deer like Abruzzi. If you have sufficiant moisture in the ground it will come up in a matter of days. I too like to plant a mixture, but have planted rye by itself with good results in the past.

 

• Sep 20, 2012

• #10

Canuck5

Food Plot advisor extraordinaire !

With moisture in the ground, you should be able to see it a week after planting.

 

• Sep 20, 2012

• #11

Killdee

Senior Member

The product sweet spot is a rye grass,not grain that has high sugar rates and is said to be a good deer draw but its expensive. They often put rye grass in throw and grow type mixs cause it will grow on concrete. Like the others said abruzzi.