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Post by castanea on Dec 8, 2016 10:18:28 GMT -5
From Sherck Seeds in Indiana posted on their Facebook page:
"Say hello to Tvensberg "mid-summer rye". In the 1970's, Martin Tvensberg of Norway, was interested in local history. He came across an old grain-drying sauna from the early 1900's. He was curious to see if he could find a few grains of the "lost" Finnish Rye lying about in the old building. They found nothing until they got permission to tear up the old floor boards. He found 9 grains and 7 germinated! Eventually, the descendants of those 7 grains made their way to the Svalbard Seed Bank. Last year, a friend in Estonia sent me some seeds of Tvensberg. I planted them on the summer solstice (June 20th). I have about 20 plants overwintering. Hopefully, come next spring, the plants will grow and produce seed!"
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Post by steev on Dec 10, 2016 3:15:06 GMT -5
I just learned that "Roman Meal" bread is part rye; I've not eaten it for years (haven't bought bagged bread for years). I liked it; guess I have to learn about growing rye. Damn! So many things to learn; prolly keep me busy for years; I may never have time to learn to play golf.
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Post by andi on Jul 28, 2017 9:45:35 GMT -5
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Post by philagardener on Jul 28, 2017 12:49:05 GMT -5
Yes, it is a great story!
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Post by philagardener on Jul 28, 2017 12:50:04 GMT -5
castanea , did these set seed for you this year?
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