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Cold Grazer Rye Growing in Field for Cattle Grazing

Cold-Grazer Rye Seed 50 lb

Name: Cold-Grazer Rye Seed 50 lb
SKU: 218
Price: 23.95 USD
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$23.95

SKU: 218 Categories: Seed, Food Plot Seed, Forage & Pasture Seed, Grains

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Type

Winter Annual Grain

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Growing Season

Winter
Spring

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Planting Dates

Sept to Nov 15

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Height

5.5 to 6 ft

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Seeding Rate

100 lbs per acre

Cold-Grazer Rye Seed is a remarkable winter annual grain specifically designed to fill the winter void in your grazing program while reducing hay expenses. This strain- cross rye continues growing in temperatures up to 12°F colder than wheat, common rye, or ryegrass, extending your grazing season by approximately 60 days annually. Cold-Grazer Rye delivers substantially higher forage yields and protein content, making it the smart choice for reducing expensive winter hay operations. Fills the winter void and replaces expensive haying operations.

Key Features of Cold-Grazer Rye Seed

Grows 12°F colder than Wheat, common Rye, or Ryegrass.

Grows at soil temperatures as low as 40°F when wheat stops at 52°F

Cross-pollinated strain provides significantly higher forage yield than wheat or common rye

Higher protein test than wheat

The hardiest winter grazing option, growing down to frigid temperatures in the low 30’s!

Grows 30 days longer into the fall and starts growing 30 days earlier in the spring. Matures earlier than wheat, making it ideal for earlier double cropping (Oats in spring)

Rapid growth rate outperforms moderate growth of wheat

Excellent for deer food plots—can be mixed with winter peas, turnips, and clover.

Plant 80 – 100 lbs. per acre. (drill rate min 80#/ acre, traditional seed bed with broadcasting- 100#/ acre)

Additional Information

UsageForage, Pasture, Cover Crop, Silage

Seeding Depth1.5 to 2 inch

Seed TreatmentRaw-Treated

Inoculation StatusN/A

ClassificationNon-GMO

Understanding the performance differences between forage options is critical for maximizing your winter grazing program:

Feature	Cold-Grazer Rye	Common Rye/Ryegrass	Wheat
Minimum Soil Temp	40°F (34°F for germination)	50-52°F (45°F minimum for germination)	40°F (spring wheat)
Minimum Air Temp	Low 30s°F (grows in low temps)	Higher	Higher
Grazing Window	Fall – Winter – Spring	Fall – Spring	Fall – Spring
Growth Rate	Rapid (even in colder temps)	Moderate–Rapid	Moderate
Forage Quality	High	High	Moderate
Key Advantage	Unmatched cold tolerance, provides winter forage	Can provide high-quality forage in fall and spring	Often cheaper seed, good forage option for fall/spring

For optimal results with Cold-Grazer Rye, implement rotational or strip grazing when plants reach 6-12 inches in height, maintaining at least 3-4 inches residual height to ensure vigorous regrowth. Consider applying fertilizer in split applications for maximum productivity – half in fall to support establishment and half in spring to boost production when livestock needs are highest. Many farmers find that despite identical labor costs when drilling various forages, Cold-Grazer delivers significantly more grazing days per acre, effectively lowering their cost per unit of livestock nutrition while simultaneously building soil health through increased organic matter and reduced winter erosion.