PURGA

Rye variety PURGA is an annual grass with a stem height of approximately 149 cm and an elongated semi-opened grain. This variety possesses resistance to snow mold, however, it is sensitive to stem and brown rust, as well as susceptible to powdery mildew. It is recommended to grow PURGA in conditions where protection from these diseases is ensured, which will allow the potential of the crop to be fully realized.

Rye is an important agricultural crop widely used in the food industry for the production of flour, kvass, and starch. It has dietary and medicinal properties, is rich in vitamins and microelements, making it useful in both official and folk medicine. In addition, rye effectively combats weeds, improves soil structure by loosening it and adding lightness, and serves as a fodder base and material for making durable roofs.

Thanks to the tufted root system penetrating to a depth of up to 2 meters, rye easily adapts to various soils, including light sandy ones. It quickly assimilates nutrients from poorly soluble compounds, which contributes to its high physiological activity. Rye is a cross-pollinated plant, for successful pollination of which quiet, warm, and humid weather is necessary. Under unfavorable conditions, such as heat and low humidity, pollen viability decreases, which may affect yield.