Search

Leek Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)

Bell Pepper Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials, CANOVI)

Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2018 Full Report (BC Seed Trials, CANOVI)

Radicchio Variety Trial 2022 Full Report (CANOVI)

Radicchio Variety Trial 2022 One-Pager (CANOVI)

Rutabaga Variety Trial 2022 Full Report (CANOVI)

Rutabaga Variety Trial 2022 One-Pager (CANOVI)

Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Full Report (CANOVI)

Red Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Full Report (CANOVI)

Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Interactive Results (SeedLinked)

Red Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Interactive Results (SeedLinked)

Radicchio Variety Trial 2022 Interactive Results (SeedLinked)

Rutabaga Variety Trial 2022 Interactive Results (SeedLinked)

Red Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Summary Report (CANOVI)

Orange Carrot Variety Trial 2022 Summary Report (CANOVI)

Growing Organic Small Grains in South Coastal BC: Comparing Protein Concentrations in Wheat and Barley

The Vancouver Island and south coast regions of British Columbia (BC) have mild temperatures suitable for the planting of cereals as a spring crop. The potential of these crops have not been well studied in this area, though in one Canadian study maximum yields were higher on organic farms than…

Take a walk on the wild side: Wild plants are better at repelling insect pests than domesticated varieties

Humans have domesticated plants by selecting for traits such as better taste and yield, and this selection has changed how crops interact with the environment compared with wild plants. This study seeks to find out if domesticated plants are more vulnerable to herbivorous insects compared to their…

Spinach Variety Trial 2016 Full Report (BC Seed Trials)

This report covers variety trials conducted in 2016 at the UBC Farm and on a group of organic and conventional farms, primarily in the BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

Good Roots: Understanding the Differences Between Heirloom and Commercial Wheat and Barley Roots

The architecture of a plant’s root system has a strong impact on crop performance, and understanding the root structure is important for both plant breeders and farmers. Root architecture affects drought tolerance, nutrient and water uptake, and tolerance to mineral toxicity. For example, wheat and…

BC Seed Trials: Specialty Spinach Variety Trial 2016 (Brief)

The goal of the BC Seed Trials is to engage farmers in producing knowledge relevant to seed systems development in British Columbia. These variety trials aim to identify superior crop varieties for fresh market farming and seed production.  Varieties were described as savoy or semi-savoy,…