2021 Autumn Seed Catalogue

3 ORGANIC WINTER OATS MASCANI Mascani is the No.1 UK variety. It offers high bushel weights, with low screenings and excellent grain quality. It is early to mature and has excellent disease resistance, particularly to Crown Rust. With it‘s excellent grain quality it is the most popular with millers. ORGANIC WINTER BARLEY VALERIE A high yielding two row feed barley. An early maturing variety with stiff straw. Also a good specific weight combined with a good disease resistance package. Valerie is a step forward for growers that have previously had good results with Cassia nearly matching the specific weight but with extra yield potential and disease resistance. ORGANIC WINTER RYE ENQUIRE FOR GRAZING AND GRAIN RYE VARIETIES Forage rye is a cereal crop which is different to the grain types. Grazing rye varieties are selected as they are leafy, have deep roots and grow strongly in the autumn. It is ideal for those requiring a competitive over winter cover, for growers wishing to double crop, or for farmers who need an early cut of silage. Rye is one of the most effective crops for catching nitrogen left by a previous crop. Grain rye offers big grains with high protein content - some grain ryes can be used for grazing. ORGANIC WINTER TRITICALE ENQUIRE FOR TRITICALE VARIETIES As a wheat/rye hybrid Triticale has an excellent ability to scavenge for nutrients. As a high biomass crop, it gives the flexibility between wholecrop and combining. When combined it has a high specific weight, which makes it ideal for on farm milling for feed rations, making it a good choice for organic production.