As external pollinator, rye is rather endangered by the affliction with ergot, although resistance qualities will surely be improved within the next few years. In the meantime, here are a couple of advices to reduce the ergot-risk to a minimum.

All variety descriptions have been prepared in accordance to the best of our knowledge, considering trial results and observations. A guarantee or a liability in individual cases is not possible, because the growth conditions are subject to substantial fluctuations. Information level 10/2007