Rye
Secale cereale
Rye is a hardy cereal grain that grows quickly in full sun and tolerates poor, sandy, or slightly acidic soils better than most other grains. It is commonly grown as a food crop, cover crop, or green manure and requires minimal inputs once established. Sow seeds directly in the ground in autumn or early spring and keep soil moist until germination.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Active Growth; Rainfall Often Sufficient • Water To Keep Soil Evenly Moist During Germination; Reduce Once Established
Soil pH
4.5 – 8.2
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 17, 2020 by Thomas Bluhm (cc-by-sa)
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