Perennial Rye - Green manure
gr79 (Secale multicaule)
Old, two-year variety of rye, used from year 1 as green fodder and for bread grain from year 2 at the earliest. Perfect as green manure for vegetable cultivation, soil loosening and seedbed preparation. Extremely hardy.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Seed rate | 1-1.2 kg/100m² |
|---|---|
| Height | 100-200 cm |
| Lifespan | bi- or perennial |
| Beemeadow | no |
| Hardy | yes |
| Secale multicaule | |
| Nutrient requirements | manuring not necessary |
| Sowing depth | 1-2 cm |