Organic Winter Rye - 1 OZ ~500 Seeds - Organic, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO, Farm & Garden Cover Crop, Grain Seeds, Forage & Feed

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. Rye is unusual among grains for the high level of fiber in its endosperm – not just in its bran. Because of this rye products generally have a lower glycemic index than products made from wheat and most other grains making it especially healthy for diabetics. Rye Berries can be cooked as a whole grain a hearty breakfast cereal or ground in your own mill for the freshest rye flour available.
Rye can also be sprouted to use in salads and on sandwiches. Rye makes some of the most nutritional flour. It is higher in fiber than other types of common bread and is darker in color and stronger in flavor.
Rye is perfect for a pumpernickel bread loaf or robust peasant breads. When planted in the fall Winter Rye establishes quickly providing lush green cover through the winter offering producers erosion and weed control while building organic matter in the soil. Winter Rye can also be used when fall planting is needed for temporary pasture. When planted in the spring Winter Rye can be used as a cover crop or for green manure.

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