Growing guide · Field crops
Rye (winter rye)
Secale cereale
Traditional bread cereal (20,900 ha in 2025). Sown in late August.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | 3rd quarter of Aug – early Sep; hybrids from 10 Aug | [2][3] |
| Sowing depth | 2–3 cm | [3] |
| Seed rate / spacing | 400–500 seeds/m² (140–200 kg/ha); hybrids about half (70–110 kg/ha) | [2] |
| pH | about 6 | [2] |
| Harvest | within about a week of yellow ripeness | [2] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
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These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.