When to plant winter rye?

[roujesky]

I am on the Gulf Coast of Texas. When should I plan to overseed with winter rye? Also, where do yall buy your grass seed? And is there a winter mix that I can buy? Something that has rye and maybe some clover or sometthing? This is for cattle grazing.

thanx

[egon]

In our area any time now is good for planting winter rye. For your area I do not know.

Are you figuring on planting pasture grass at the same? If so perhaps talk to the fellows at the local seed/feed store and also any goverment agencies that deal with agriculture. Neighbours may also be able to give advice.

Egon [img]/forums/images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[phxraptor]

Plant now through the end of October. A mix of rye with Crimson clover would be good pasture. I just finished discing my pasture and will plant rye next week. Be sure to drag the pasture after seeding to cover the exposed seeds. Pray for rain.

[hudr]

I am preparing to plant Elbon rye, crimson and yucchi clover for winter pasture here w/in the next 2 weeks.
I get my seed from locally owned Shelton Feed & Fertilizer, a 3rd generation family owned farm & ranch supplier. Several vendors have a pre-mixed "winter mix". Check w/ the local farm & ranch stores.

[mike120]

I'm just a bit north of you and I usually wait until mid to late November. I get my seed at the local feed store and usually put it down at around 50# per acre.