Mountain Rye Plant

Mountain Rye (Secale montanum) grows up to 5 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.8-1 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

40-60%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

200-500 g

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Fodder, hay

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Fodder, soil cover

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% peat moss, 25% compost, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Rust, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Fusarium Wilt.

Symptoms

Reddish pustules on leaves, Brown or black lesions, White powdery growth on leaves, Curled and distorted leaves, Wilting and yellowing. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, sulfur spray, Compost tea, insecticidal soap, Crop rotation, resistant varieties.

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.