About Me:
Sylvia has been an active seed saver for over 25 years, with a focus on heritage and ancient grains in her garden. She is interested in rare varieties with potential for adaptation to our changing climate as well as excellent flavor and baking qualities. In addition to cereal grain, she also grows amaranth, corn, sorghum, and upland rice varieties suited to our region.
Website: Northern Grain Growers
USDA Growing Zone: 5a
| Grain | Variety Name | Detailed Description of Grain Variety | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaranth | Hopi Red Dye | Matures in 50 days to edible leaves, 120 days to seed. Entire plant is a deep burgundy red. Plants reach 6' and branch copiously if spaced widely. Seeds are glossy and deep burgundy in color. Used as a dye plant by Hopi Indians. | |
| Amaranth | Hopi Red Dye | Matures in 50 days to edible leaves, 120 days to seed. Entire plant is a deep burgundy red. Plants reach 6' and branch copiously if spaced widely. Seeds are glossy and deep burgundy in color. Used as a dye plant by Hopi Indians. | |
| Wheat | Breisgauer Begrannter Roter Land | Landrace from the southwestern region of Germany. Awnless, despite translation of "begrannt" as bearded. Upright, 50" tall, with big, heavy heads, very sturdy stems, and no tendency to lodge. Seems to have tolerance for both dry and very wet/humid conditions. Very easy to thresh but does not shatter. | |
| Grain | Variety Name | Detailed Description of Grain Variety | File |