Triticale Organic Seeds (× Triticosecale) Hardy wheat-rye hybrid for grain, forage, and soil-building cover crops

Minimum: 300+ Seeds

Bring resilience and versatility to your fields, homestead, or garden with Triticale Organic Seeds (× Triticosecale) — a unique grain that combines the best qualities of wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). Originally developed by plant breeders to harness the yield and grain quality of wheat with the hardiness, vigor, and adaptability of rye, triticale is a true workhorse in sustainable farming. This hybrid is celebrated for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions where other grains struggle, making it a staple for farmers, homesteaders, and gardeners who prioritize both productivity and soil health.

Unlike wheat, triticale is tolerant of poorer soils, harsher climates, and fluctuating moisture levels. Unlike rye, it offers a more nutritious grain profile, higher yields, and better milling potential. This hybrid is ideal for those seeking a multi-purpose crop: a reliable grain for baking and brewing, a nutrient-rich forage for livestock, and a robust cover crop for soil improvement. With organic triticale seeds, you are investing in a crop that not only feeds people and animals but also nurtures the land.

🌾 Key Features

• Hardy Hybrid: Combines the resilience of rye with the grain quality of wheat.

• Multi-Use Crop: Perfect for food grain, forage, silage, grazing, and green manure.

• Soil-Building Power: Excellent as a cover crop, suppressing weeds, improving soil tilth, and preventing erosion.

• Cold- and Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in less-than-ideal conditions where other cereals may fail.

• Nutrient-Rich Grain: High in protein, fiber, and essential amino acids, making it valuable for both human consumption and animal feed.

• Organic Seeds: Non-GMO, open-pollinated, and grown without synthetic chemicals for healthier fields and food.

🌱 Growing Information

• Planting Season: Sow in early spring for grain harvests or late summer/early fall for cover cropping and forage.

• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining soil but tolerates poor fertility; amend with compost for best results.

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours per day).

• Seeding Depth: 1–1.5 inches deep.

• Spacing: Broadcast or drill at a rate of 80–120 lbs per acre for grain/forage, or 50–90 lbs per acre for cover cropping.

• Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.

• Days to Maturity: 110–130 days for grain production; shorter cycles for forage or green manure use.

🍞 Culinary Uses

Triticale grain can be used much like wheat or rye:

• Baking: Adds hearty texture and earthy flavor to breads, muffins, and flatbreads.

• Brewing: An emerging favorite in craft beer and distilling industries for unique flavor profiles.

• Whole Grain Dishes: Cook as a nutritious, chewy side dish or blend into pilafs, soups, and stews.

• Flour Substitute: Mix with wheat flour to increase protein content in baked goods.

🐄 Forage & Livestock Uses

Triticale is a premier forage crop:

• Grazing: Livestock enjoy its lush, high-protein growth.

• Silage & Hay: Provides abundant biomass and digestibility for cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.

• Dual Purpose: Harvest grain while still leaving valuable stubble for grazing or soil cover.

🌍 Soil Health & Cover Crop Benefits

As a cover crop, triticale is unmatched in its soil-building capacity:

• Weed Suppression: Dense growth smothers weeds naturally.

• Erosion Control: Protects soil from wind and water loss.

• Soil Structure: Adds organic matter and breaks up compaction with robust root systems.

• Nitrogen Retention: Prevents nutrient leaching during fallow periods.

• Rotation Friendly: Reduces pest and disease pressure in crop cycles.

🌿 Why Grow Triticale?

• Perfect for regenerative agriculture and homesteads.

• Serves triple duty as food, feed, and soil builder.

• Resilient and adaptable, reducing risk in unpredictable growing seasons.

• Supports organic, sustainable, and low-input farming systems.

Bring the future of sustainable farming into your fields with Triticale Organic Seeds. Whether you’re baking bread, feeding animals, or restoring soil, this hybrid grain delivers unmatched versatility and resilience.