We invite farmers to participate in a University of Guelph research study examining current knowledge and familiarity among Canadian growers and processors regarding pseudocereals (such as buckwheat and quinoa). The purpose of this study is to identify barriers to cultivation and utilization and explore opportunities for growth in this sector. Your perspective is essential to […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Switchgrass is suited to most soil types. Yields are lower on extremely heavy or light soils Soil pH: 6.0–6.8 Recommended Rotational Crops: Switchgrass is a long-term perennial crop and rotation crops do not apply. Cereal crops may serve as nurse crops during establishment Minimum Soil Temperature: 10°C Optimum Air Temperature: 24°C–29°C […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Sunflowers are suited to most soil types. Yields are lower on poorly drained or very light soils Soil pH: 6.0–7.5 Recommended Rotational Crops: Corn, cereal crops Should Not Rotate With: Soybeans, dry edible beans, canola, camelina and buckwheat Minimum Soil Temperature: 6°C Optimum Air Temperature: 25°C–28°C Earliest Planting Date: Early May […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Sandy and loam soils. Soils prone to crusting may drastically reduce germination Soil pH: 4.8–8.5 Recommended Rotational Crops: Corn, cereal crops Minimum Soil Temperature: 5°C–10°C Optimum Air Temperature: Prefers a temperate to semi-arid climate. Temperatures above 35°C may cause plant dormancy or pollen sterility Earliest Planting Date: Plant early, similar to […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Miscanthus is suited to most soil types. Yields are lower on extremely heavy or light soils Soil pH: 5.4–6.8 Recommended Rotational Crops: Miscanthus is a long-term perennial and crop rotations do not apply. Wheat or other cereals may act as a nurse crop during establishment Minimum Soil Temperature: 4°C for planting […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Well-drained soils, light to medium textured soils Soil pH: Acidic to alkaline soils Preferred Rotational Crops: Cereals Should Not Rotate With: Canola, dry edible beans, soybeans, sunflowers or buckwheat Minimum Soil Temperature: Has been broadcast onto frozen ground in early December under no-till conditions Optimum Air Temperature: 20°C–25°C Earliest Planting Date: […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Prefers well drained soils. Reduced yields on extremely heavy or light textured soil types Soil pH: 6.0–7.5 Recommended Rotational Crops: 4-year rotation with cereals or corn Should not plant after: canola, edible beans, soybeans, buckwheat or sunflowers Minimum Soil Temperature: 4°C–6°C (seedlings are sensitive to frost) Optimum Air Temperature: 25°C–28°C Earliest […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Well-drained loam, silt loam or clay loam soils are preferred Soil pH: >5.6 Preferred Rotational Crops: Corn, cereal crops Minimum Soil Temperature: 3°C Optimum Air Temperature: 10°C–27°C Earliest Planting Date: Early to late April Required Growing Season: 90–115 days Flax is a versatile crop that has been an ingredient in oil-based […]
Production Requirements Soil Types: Prefers light to medium textured soils, but will grow in all soil types Soil pH: 5.4–7.0 Preferred Rotational Crops: Corn, cereal crops Should Not Rotate With: Soybeans, edible beans, canola or sunflower Minimum Soil Temperature: 7°C Optimum Air Temperature: 12°C–25°C Earliest Planting Date: After the risk of frost has past Required […]