An excellent source of organic matter, grows in marginal soils, reduces erosion and has an allelopathic action that suppresses weeds. Good at absorbing leftover nitrogen from previous crops. Very winter hardy.

• Seeding Rate

  2.5 - 3.3 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 110 - 140 lb per acre when sown alone, or 1.2 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 50 - 60 lb per acre when sown in mixture with a winter annual legume.