Our whole grain rye flour is grown organically on our farm in Eastern Texas. It is seeded no till with a grain drill into crop residue or grass pasture, depending on rotation. The grass is dormant during the winter and the rye quickly out paces the grass in early spring.
The seed is open pollinated and saved from the last years crop. A variety of soil amendments are used to enhance fertility. These include but are no limited to fish emulsion, bone meal, composted manure and the like.
The field is mowed very close and the drill adjusted to the correct seed depth and drop rate. Seed placement coverage are very important for proper germination.
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