FYI - I let ~ one acre go to seed last year.
So far, little to none has sprouted.

Then again, it's just now getting wet & cold enough ...
we'll see ...

Gene





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"Ray S. & Nayda Katzaman" wrote in message
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cledus wrote:
What is the latest that one should plant winter rye in Austin? I'm
considering overseeding my St. Augustine lawn.
Cledus
You did not mention how big your yard is, or what your plans for the
winter
are, but be prepared, very prepared to mow your winter rye. I'm being
sarcastic here, but does your mower, if a riding type, have a good heater?
I made the mistake of "winteryezing" my lawn some time back (1 acre) and
spent every other week on my riding mower.
Good luck,
Ray
South Austin, TX
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Winter rye is like Johnson grass (weed to most people). Its a stalk type
grass. Not a surface crawler like Bermuda or St. Augustine. Its supposed
to be mowed very high, 4 or more inches. If you want it to return the
following year without seeding, let it grow to seed. Which is not very
possible if mowed for visual pleasure.
--
Jonny