Harvest Haven Seed · Cover Crops
Cereal Rye
Cereal Rye (Secale cereale) is a hardy winter annual grain offered by Harvest Haven Seed (Muscatine & Washington, IA). It’s one of their top-selling grains, widely used for cover cropping, soil health, forage, and wildlife habitat.
from $13.40 per pack
Pack sizes and pricing
| Pack | Lb / pack | Price / pack | Packs / pallet | Pallet | Smallest order | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 lb bag | 56 | $15.00 | — | — | — | In stock | |
| 50 lb bag | 50 | $13.40 | — | — | — | Ask about lead time | |
| Tote (40 bu, 2,240 lb) | 2,240 | $566.00 | — | — | — | Ask about lead time |
List prices per pack. Quantities are in packs; one pallet = the packs-per-pallet count. Freight is quoted on your order. Stock shown is today's warehouse count and changes through the day.
About this product
Product Characteristics
• Type: Cool-season winter annual
• Growth Habit: Fast germination and establishment; excellent winter hardiness
• Benefits as Cover Crop: Massive fibrous root system, high biomass, superior nitrogen scavenger
• Other Uses: Forage (graze or hay), grain production, erosion control, weed suppression
• Excellent carbon source and soil builder
Key Benefits
• Fast establishment — one of the quickest germinating winter cereals
• Outstanding winter hardiness and early spring growth
• Superior soil protection and erosion control
• Strong nitrogen scavenging and weed suppression (allelopathic)
• Versatile: cover crop, forage, or grain
• Economical for large-acre applications
• Great in mixes with legumes or other covers
Seeding Rates (Harvest Haven)
• Drilled: 24–120 lbs/acre (typical 40–80 lbs/acre for cover)
• Broadcast: 56–112 lbs/acre
• Depth: ¼–½ inch (can be broadcast and lightly incorporated)
• ~18,000 seeds per pound
• Sold in 50 lb bags
Suggested Shopify Bio / About Section
Cereal Rye The ultimate winter workhorse for cover crops and soil health.
Cereal Rye is a fast-establishing, ultra-hardy winter annual that delivers massive biomass, deep root systems, and exceptional nitrogen scavenging. Whether used as a standalone cover, in mixes, or for early spring forage, it’s the go-to choice for building soil, preventing erosion, and improving the next cash crop.
Why growers choose Harvest Haven Cereal Rye:
• Rapid germination and easy establishment
• Outstanding winter survival and early spring growth
• Excellent carbon builder and nitrogen recycler
• Strong weed suppression and erosion control
• Versatile for cover cropping, forage, or grain
• Economical for large-scale use
Ideal for corn/soy rotations, no-till systems, and sustainable farming. Plant it this fall for cleaner fields, conserved moisture, and healthier soil next season.
Harvest Haven Seed – Quality forage and grain seeds for real-world conditions.
Documents
Tech sheet and SDS on request — call or email and we send them the same day.
Shipping
Ships anywhere our freight carriers go; we quote pallet, LTL and truckload rates on every order.
Pickup is free at Washington and Ainsworth, Iowa. A dock or forklift on your end keeps freight cheapest; tell us if you need a liftgate.