Roller Crimping Rye

Hello permie weirdos!

I recently crimped a field of rye for a pumpkin patch and had a terrible allergic reaction to the rye... 3 days later and I can still feel some symptoms!

Does anyone know of something different to grow and get similar results for a mulch/biomass addition?

Thanks!

Zakk,

Sorry to hear of your allergy troubles. What kind of roller crimper are you using?

I have personally used both annual rye and crimson clover for various erosion control and biomass purposes. I would suggest you try the crimson clover if you don't think it would bother your allergies. I was quite impressed with the amount of biomass it produced for me. A google search for cover crops will give you other ideas as well.

Thanks John! I was thinking vetch, but I like crimson clover too. No allergies there!