Rye

Secale cereale ancestrale

Physical Characteristics

Secale cereale ancestrale is a ANNUAL. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

W. Asia.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[105, 177]. It can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, biscuits etc.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known