Ohio Seed Improvement Association

Spooner is a high yielding winter rye (diploid) released by the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992. Grain yields and test weight exceed those of Hancock. Spooner heads about 1 day earlier than Hancock and has excellent winter hardiness. Spooner is tall, averaging about 3 inches taller than Hancock. but lodging less than Hancock. Kernels wheat-like in color predominate.