Rye (Secale cereale) is a cereal grain known for its hardiness and ability to grow in poor soils. It is used for making bread, beer, whiskey, and animal feed. Rye is also an important cover crop, improving soil structure, suppressing weeds, and preventing erosion.

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  1. Secale cereale | Plants for a Future 2 3 4 5

  2. Gaia’s Garden - A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture, 2nd Edition Table 7-3