Perennial, very frost hardy and undemanding green manure plant. Tillers strongly and forms a thick root mass, good as winter catch crop, grows quickly even during drought. Sowing depth: 1-2 cm.
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Characteristics for Perennial Rye
Botanical name: Secale multicauleOver wintering: yesVegetation period: perennialSpecific qualities: Thickly rooting, quick growing, good as a winter catch crop.Bee pasture: neutralCut-and-come-again: yes
Cultivation
Sowing date: March - end of OctoberAmount of seed needed: 1-1.2 kg/aSowing depth: 1-2 cm
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