The researchers looked at how the maturity of rye seeds and the amount of seeds planted can affect the growth and yields of the plant. They planted seeds harvested at different stages on two different dates in 1985 and observed how many seedlings grew and how much rye was produced. At the best planting time, the number of seedlings and tillers depended on the seeding rate, not the seed maturity. However, at the later planting time, more seedlings and tillers grew from seeds harvested 45 days after heading compared to seeds harvested at 30 days. Silage yield was higher at the best planting time and increased with higher seeding rates. Overall, it was found that planting rye seeds at the right time and with the right number of seeds per area can affect the amount of rye that grows and the quality of the harvest.