Know the Different Types of Grain

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"Uprisings," by Sarah Simpson and Heather McLeod, offers all you need to know about different types of grains, from wheat to rye to khorasan.
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Wheat, rye, barley and oats are all different types of grain, and valuable to your own home garden.
Wheat, rye, barley and oats are all different types of grain, and valuable to your own home garden.

An important book from authors Sarah Simpson and Heather McLeod, Uprisings (New Society Publishers, 2013) shows how communities can take back their power by reviving local grain production to improve the local economy and food security, as well as the environment. Growing your own wheat, rye, and other grains can be a big part of this process. In this excerpt from “Grains 101: The Basics,” the authors explain traits of different types of grains, so that you can get a good start on planning your grain garden.

You can purchase this book from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS store:Uprising

While many grains look similar, they each have different benefits and qualities that can help your garden and open the door to new experiments in your kitchen. To help you choose which grains to grow, here’s the general lowdown on your options.

Cereal Grains

Wheat

  • Published on Nov 8, 2013
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