Sepp Holzer rye seed
100 grams of Sepp Holzer's "Siberian rye" seed. Secale cerale var. multicaule. Also known as Waldstaundenroggen in Germany. This is the rye that Sepp Holzer writes about in his books, “The Rebel Farmer”and “Sepp Holzer’s Permaculture”. My seed comes from his stock. In his books he says that in 1957, he saw an ad in an Austrian hunting magazine for an ancient Siberian rye that was a great grazing plant for wild game. It was very expensive, so he only ordered 1 kilogram and grew it out for seed. He was very happy with it, and has been selecting and breeding it ever since. It makes a great pioneer plant for newly disturbed areas. Grazing animals love it. Once established, it can be grazed or mown for several years, before allowing it to head out and set seed. Setting in back by grazing or mowing, makes it tiller and regrow bigger, and increases the final yield. The straw is 2 to 2.5 meters high and is strong. It is useful for animal bedding, crafts, and for straw mattresses. The grain makes wonderful bread. Once it sets seed, its lifecycle is finished and you can plant a different crop. 100g = approx. 6000 seeds. For more info see webpage.