Growing Organic Cereal Grains in the Northeast

Content Source: University of Maine Cooperative Extension

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This guide, produced by University of Maine Cooperative Extension, covers the essential agronomic practices for growing organic cereal grains — including oats, barley, wheat, rye, spelt, and triticale — in the Northeast, addressing site selection, organic certification, soil fertility, seed sourcing, planting dates and rates, weed management, and harvest and storage considerations.

Region

Northeast/Mid-Atlantic

Topic

Crop Nutrient Management, Weed Management, Cropping Systems, Post-Harvest Quality and Safety

Category

Grain and Field Crops

Year Published

2023

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