Quern is a robust wheat variety with strong connections to traditional grain growing and milling.\u00a0\u00a0The variety takes its name from the traditional\u00a0quern stone.\u00a0\u00a0Querns were used for grinding grains and cereals before modern milling methods became widespread.\u00a0\u00a0Irish historical records describe querns being used to grind wheat for food.<\/p>\n
Quern wheat grows tall and produces\u00a0starch-rich, golden-brown grains.\u00a0\u00a0The grain typically matures towards the end of summer.\u00a0\u00a0The variety has demonstrated good winter hardiness when grown in Irish conditions.\u00a0\u00a0This makes Quern an interesting option for growing wheat in the Irish climate.<\/p>\n
The variety is valued for its traditional grain qualities.\u00a0\u00a0It is particularly suited to\u00a0heritage bread-making and local milling.\u00a0\u00a0Quern also offers an opportunity to explore traditional grain production on a small scale.<\/p>\n
Quern grows well in fertile, well-drained soils.\u00a0\u00a0Adequate moisture helps support healthy growth throughout the growing season.\u00a0\u00a0The plants develop tall stems as they mature.\u00a0\u00a0The grain changes to a golden-brown colour as it reaches maturity.<\/p>\n
Certified Organic<\/p>\n
Average Seeds Per Pack: 80<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Quern is a robust wheat variety with strong connections to traditional grain growing and milling.\u00a0\u00a0The variety takes its name from the traditional\u00a0quern stone.\u00a0\u00a0Querns were used for grinding grains and cereals before modern milling methods became widespread.\u00a0\u00a0Irish historical records describe querns being used to grind wheat for food. Quern wheat grows tall and produces\u00a0starch-rich, golden-brown grains.\u00a0\u00a0The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":60437,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[249,27,250],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-60436","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-grains","product_cat-organic-heirloom-seeds","product_cat-wheat","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":3,"exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"acf":[],"meta_data":[],"yoast_head":"\n