ohiobuckhunter Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 this is a small plot i put in with the throw'n grow mix used to stop the deer while they wait for an arrow i think it's comming up pretty good it's only been in the ground about 3 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struttinhoyt Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 If you'll read the label on the bottom of the bag you'll see that its like 98% rye grass... you can by bulk sacks of rye like 50lb for 20 bucks at wal mart I think... and will plant alot more than what you get in that little bag.... Just a little FYI.... looks good tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemodeerhuntersneighbor Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 Yeah and rye will spread and takeover everything too. Can be very noxious especially for farmers. But if your farming for deer its probably ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 If you'll read the label on the bottom of the bag you'll see that its like 98% rye grass... you can by bulk sacks of rye like 50lb for 20 bucks at wal mart I think... and will plant alot more than what you get in that little bag.... Just a little FYI.... looks good tho... While it is ryegrass and you can purchase ryegrass seed cheap this is not the same type of ryegrass that is purchased in the garden center of Wal-Mart. The ryegrass in "throw-n-grow" is a tetraploid explained here: Tetraploids have 4 sets of chromosomes (2 sets from male and female). Tetraploids have larger cells which increase the proportion of cell contents thereby increasing the sugar content, quality and palatability. They also have wider leaves and larger seed which give excellent seedling vigor. The down side of bigger seed, however is the seeding rate needs to be bumped up. Tetraploids tend to be more upright and in general are less dense. This trait makes them more compatible with legumes and hays. Disease tolerance is usually higher in Tetraploids. It also contains annual clovers and brassicas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 While it is ryegrass and you can purchase ryegrass seed cheap this is not the same type of ryegrass that is purchased in the garden center of Wal-Mart. The ryegrass in "throw-n-grow" is a tetraploid explained here: Tetraploids have 4 sets of chromosomes (2 sets from male and female). Tetraploids have larger cells which increase the proportion of cell contents thereby increasing the sugar content, quality and palatability. They also have wider leaves and larger seed which give excellent seedling vigor. The down side of bigger seed, however is the seeding rate needs to be bumped up. Tetraploids tend to be more upright and in general are less dense. This trait makes them more compatible with legumes and hays. Disease tolerance is usually higher in Tetraploids. It also contains annual clovers and brassicas. Yes, good post. Cheaper is not always better, especially with food plot seed!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
struttinhoyt Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 Never knew there was that much into the science of ryegrass.... I thought rye grass was rye grass... thanks for clarifying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperflow Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 I use fall rye grass that you buy from a farming place. Crazy cheap and i dont care if it has sience behind it, deer love it here. What i did in my foot plot was strips of diffrent things, and 90% of my trail cam pictures the deer we're in the fall rye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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