Rye - Perennial

In the spring of 2009 Jim seeded a sample of perennial rye and had 5 plants grow, which remained in the vegetative state all of that year. The following spring all 5 plants began growing early and produced seed. They have grown ever since and are now self seeding. Unfortunately they are very subject to ergot and have not produced much seed. However, the last two years have been our best crops with only 5-10% ergot.

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