Willwannabemystiker@expressional.social
Oct 23, 2026, 10:17 PMThis week, I planted a small patch of byg (barley) and a patch of rug (rye). I'm guessing I'm the first one to do that, in my family, in at least five generations.
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Mute Dog BrewingMutedog@mastodon.socialOct 23, 2026, 10:30 PM@wannabemystiker what's your plan to mitigate ergot?
- Willwannabemystiker@expressional.socialOct 23, 2026, 10:37 PM
@Mutedog
No plan, yet. These plantings are just for overwinter cover crops that will be dug in during the spring (and for starting to learn how to grow small grains).OSU Extension Service has small-grain growing workshops several times a year. I've gone to one but I need to learn a LOT more about grain cultivation.
- Mute Dog BrewingMutedog@mastodon.socialOct 23, 2026, 11:04 PM
@wannabemystiker ahh, ok. I'd love to know what you learn. I've been thinking about trying to grow some wheat again.