Secale vavilovii
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: secale
Plant ID (slug): secale-vavilovii
Numeric ID: 26129
USDA Hardiness: 3-7
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Secale vavilovii is a ANNUAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). 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
Europe - Armenia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[105]. Used as a cereal for making bread, cakes, thickening soups and so on[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Secale vavilovii
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