Rye, Millwright Perennial
New for 2012 Secale cereale crossed with S. montanum. A new perennial rye bred by Tim Peters in Douglas County, Oregon. Named after the mill in Riddle where the plants were originally grown. More advanced breeding line than “Mountaineer,” an earlier perennial rye from Peters. Mostly light colored kernels have a very good flavor. The plants have excellent perennial regrowth. Longevity and resistance to lodging are improved with modest, as opposed to high, fertility.
1/2 oz packet ≈ 200 seeds. $3.00
