1755 A. Berthelson tr. E. Pontoppidan i. iv. 104 They likewise sow vœrling or spring-rye [Dan. Værling eller Vaar-Rug].
1765 4 226 It seems adviseable to delay the sowing of spring-rye as long as can be.
2008 23 172 Spring rye and spring wheat are normal annual plants completing a whole life cycle within the same year (growth season).