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Elbon or cereal rye is an excellent grass to plant in the fall. It will germinate fast, grow quickly and indeed help build the soil. It is a cool season grass so plan to plant something else in the spring. If you broadcast a thin layer of compost (1/4') it and any other grass will sprout more quickly and evenly as well as establish faster.
Cereal Rye
Elbon or cereal rye is an excellent grass to plant in the fall. It will germinate fast, grow quickly and indeed help build the soil. It is a cool season grass so plan to plant something else in the spring. If you broadcast a thin layer of compost (1/4') it and any other grass will sprout more quickly and evenly as well as establish faster.
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