Elbon Rye Grain is a type of cereal rye. It is best adapted to the Southern and Central United States. It was developed and released from the Oklahoma Agricultural Station. Elbon Rye has excellent winter forage production and early maturity. It has large, soft stems and upright growth habit. The forage has high moisture content, produces plants which have more winter growth, are more erect, and are approximately two weeks earlier than Wrens Abruzzi Grain Rye. Elbon Rye is winter hardy and will grow rapidly during the warm periods in the cold winter months. Late freezes may injure the plant but it will usually recover and produce a seed crop. This variety was basically developed for high forage yield allowing grazing late fall thru early spring. Product Information Application or Use: Cattle Forage, Livestock Grazing, Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Hay Production Germination Time: 5 - 7 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 4 - 5 feet Sunlight Requirements: 4+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Cereal rye that has excellent winter forage production and early maturity. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is fall when night time temperatures are consistently below 65 degrees.    *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.