ORLOVSKAYA 9 is winter rye widely used as an effective cover crop to improve soil quality. Seeds are untreated, preserving the plant's natural properties. Rye enriches the soil with potassium, nitrogen, and humus, aids loosening, and suppresses weed growth. Due to its ability to actively build green mass in late autumn and early spring, it provides long-term soil impact, improving structure and fertility.
Rye is used for various agro-technical purposes: sown in spring or summer at a rate of 900 g per 100 sq. m, with planting depth of 2-4 cm. After growth, plants can be cut for hay or plowed into the soil in summer or autumn. To accelerate decomposition of plant residues, microbiological preparations are recommended. The plant is also suitable for compost, liquid fertilizers, and mulching, making it a universal means for maintaining soil health.
Besides agro-technical benefits, rye sprouts have valuable food and therapeutic properties. They contain chlorophyll, which is structurally similar to human hemoglobin and helps improve heart, lung, stomach, and intestinal functions. Rye sprouts increase oxygen supply to cells and strengthen immunity, making them useful for respiratory and digestive system diseases. They can be consumed both raw and processed.
