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Notice: This product may NOT be used for grain production, seed production, or mechanically harvested forage. Cardinal is a northern variety that differs slightly from other northern cereal rye varieties. Cardinal is the best choice where forage is the primary goal. When planted early (August or September) this rye will tiller exceptionally well, survive the winter and is later maturing in the spring. This gives lots of grazing opportunities from fall through spring. Early planting is crucial for winter hardiness and it is not recommended in extremely cold climates. Cardinal is an exclusive variety at Green Cover, so you won’t find it anywhere else. Cereal rye is probably the most commonly planted cover crop in the US. Known for its extensive root system, cold hardiness, grazeability, and nutrient cycling, rye is widely used in many cover crop situations. Its vast fibrous root system alleviates surface compaction and prevents erosion. Cereal rye is known for being the best cereal crop at retaining residual nitrogen. Rye can be terminated in the spring through the alternative methods of rolling, mowing, or crimping after boot stage. Rye will out yield any other cereal crops when planted in droughty, infertile, or sandy soils. 

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