Triticale (Triticosecale Wittmack) is a man-made hybrid cereal crop, created by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale). This hybrid aims to combine the quality and yield potential of wheat with the disease resistance and hardiness of rye.
Triticale has high lysine content, an essential amino acid, making it a valuable food source for both humans and livestock. It can be used for human food (bread, pastries) and animal feed.
Triticale is a small-grain, genetically engineered cereal, developed to be a high yielding, drought tolerant crop for the Prairies by the University of Manitoba.
Triticale has been grown in Canada since the 1950’s and it’s origins can be traced back to Scotland. It’s a minor but versatile crop grown for both forage and silage and human consumption primarily in Alberta, Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba.