Rye is convenient to many rotations because of its late planting window in the fall and the early spring planting window it leaves open. Rye is a traditional staple cover/forage crop for rotations with corn grain and soybeans, as it is the hardiest cover crop. It establishes well in mid-fall. Best option to use for late planting. Good biomass producer and weed suppressor; allelopathic (secretes chemicals that inhibit weed seed germination).