Fast Facts
Excellent Erosion Control.
Slower maturity than Cereal Rye.
Top Quality Forage.
Triticale is a cross between wheat and cereal rye. It matures later than rye, giving folks a longer window to plant.
Type: Nutrient Scavenger (Grass)
Seeding Rate:
- Precision: 35
- Drill: 40 – 45
- Broadcast: 50 – 55
Benefits of Triticale
Nitrogen Fixer: n/a
Nutrient Scavenger: Excellent
Soil Builder: Good
Compaction Relief
Topsoil: Good
Subsoil: Fair
Erosion Control: Excellent
Residue Decomposition: Excellent
Weed Suppression: Excellent
Grazing: Excellent
Forage Value: Excellent
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Poor