Dependable Performance When You Need It Most
Hazlet Rye is one of the earliest growing cool-season cereals, making it an excellent choice for producers looking to establish forage quickly in the fall.
It performs well throughout:
- West Texas
- Texas Panhandle
- Eastern New Mexico
- Oklahoma Panhandle
- Southern Kansas
Its aggressive growth and winter hardiness make it a dependable option in environments where moisture and temperatures can vary dramatically.
Extend Your Grazing Season
Hazlet Rye establishes quickly and begins producing forage earlier than many other cool-season cereals.
Ideal uses include:
- Winter grazing
- Stocker cattle
- Cow-calf operations
- Sheep and goats
- Hay production
- Green chop
Its rapid fall growth helps provide valuable forage when warm-season pastures begin to slow down.
More Than Just Forage
Hazlet Rye is also an excellent cover crop that helps improve soil health while protecting fields between cash crops.
Cover Crop Benefits
- Excellent erosion control
- Fast soil coverage
- Weed suppression
- Increased organic matter
- Improved soil structure
- Scavenges leftover nutrients
Whether planted alone or as part of a custom cover crop blend, Hazlet Rye provides valuable agronomic benefits beyond forage production.
Why Choose Hazlet Rye?
Rapid Fall Establishment
Quick emergence helps maximize fall forage production.
Excellent Winter Hardiness
Performs through harsh winter conditions.
Early Spring Growth
Produces forage earlier than many cool-season cereals.
Excellent Grazing Quality
Highly palatable forage for livestock.
Multiple Harvest Options
Suitable for grazing, hay, green chop, or cover crop use.
Adapted to the Southern Plains
Dependable performance across diverse growing environments.
One Crop. Multiple Benefits.
Hazlet Rye is one of the most versatile cool-season crops available. Whether your goal is extending grazing, improving soil health, harvesting hay, or establishing a wildlife food plot, Hazlet Rye provides dependable performance with minimal management.
Its combination of rapid establishment, winter hardiness, and multiple end uses makes it a valuable addition to nearly any farming or ranching operation.
Hazlet Rye FAQs
What is Hazlet Rye used for?
Hazlet Rye is commonly used for grazing, hay production, cover crops, and wildlife food plots.
Is Hazlet Rye a good cover crop?
Yes. It provides rapid soil coverage, weed suppression, erosion control, and improved soil health.
Can Hazlet Rye be grazed?
Yes. Hazlet Rye is highly palatable and produces excellent winter and early spring forage.
Does Hazlet Rye grow well in West Texas?
Yes. It is well adapted to West Texas and the Southern Plains, offering dependable performance under a wide range of conditions.
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