Rye
Rye
Secale cereale
Plant family
Grass family (Poaceae)
Season Overview
Sowing
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Details
Light requirement
Sunny
Water requirement
Wet
Soil
Medium (loamy)
Nutrient requirement
Medium
Seeding distance
3 cm
Row spacing
16 cm
Seeding depth
2 cm
Instructions
Description
Rye is an annual, usually hardy plant. There are summer and winter rye, although in Central Europe it is mostly winter rye that is cultivated. Rye is often used as green manure, as it is not related to the usual vegetables (except sweet corn) and thus fits well into the crop rotation. In addition, rye is an intensive rooter, it forms a lot of root mass and thus leaves a good crumb structure in the soil.
Origin:
The rye is originally a wild grass from the Orient, which was gradually introduced into wheat fields. Due to its strong resistance to adverse environmental influences, it was further bred in harsh locations in Europe.
Growing tips
When grown simultaneously with other crops, rye can inhibit their growth.
Companion Plants
No companion plants
Antagonistic Plants
No antagonistic plants
Diseases
Powdery mildews
Pests
Aphids
