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Heirloom Spring Wheat Seeding Rate Trial

Darby, Heather
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Cummings, Erica
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Blair, Katie
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Monahan, Susan
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Post, Julian
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Ziegler, Sara
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University of Vermont Extension began its heirloom spring wheat project in 2007 to determine whether heirloom varieties developed before 1950 could thrive in Vermont’s climate. Many consumers are interested in heirloom wheat as they feel it has better flavor, while many farmers are also interested in heirloom wheat varieties as they may have superior genetics that are better adapted to the challenging growing conditions in the Northeast. Several producers have asked questions about the best agronomic practices for cultivating heirloom wheat. It is unclear if heirloom wheat will require lower seeding rates as compared to modern day varieties. Seeding rates can influence weed populations as well as overall yield and quality. The purpose of this trial was to determine optimum seeding rates for heirloom spring wheat in Vermont.
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2014-01-01
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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14849/6382
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