We had between 3 & 5" of rain the last week that delayed the planting, but we got it done today, 9/5/04.
We decided on Rye because it was very cheap - and we know it does well for us - Hopefully Ron, we'll be able to work it early in May.
I put 180lbs of Combined Rye down on the 2 acre plot ($25.00). Also, about 400 lbs of UREA (46-0-0). I broadcast the rye, and fertilizer - the disked the whole plot once more. Finally, a Rolled it flat with a double cast iron pulverizer that we picked for 0$$ last year - it did a good job leveling the field. The field requied ALOT of disking - it was heavy sod.
Here's to hoping the Rye will hold over the Nitrogen - Next year - this field will be Round-up Corn.
Thanks for looking
FH