ALL NON-GMO VARIETIES



SPELT

Certified Champ
Champ has proven to be far superior to the older common spelt varieties. It has considerably improved straw strength, although plants range up to 60 inches tall. It has very good resistance to leaf rust, moderate resistance to powdery mildew and is very resistant to wheat spindle streak mosaic. It has consistently out yielded common spelt by a wide margin. Champ's protein content is 1-2% higher than oats or common spelt. Lodging can be a problem with Champ. Caution must be used with nitrogen usage. Underseeding with legumes or grass hay is not recommended because of straw density. Champ's reddish-brown color at harvest is normal and will mature about the same time as a late wheat. Very good winter survival. Use for livestock feed purposes only.

Certified Comet
Comet is an exciting new release exclusive to French's. This true spelt is easily distinguishable from other varieties due to its creamy off-white chaff. Comet averages 16-20 inches shorter than Oberkulmer and 10-12 inches shorter than Maverick. Comet averages about 37 inches tall and will tolerate higher rates of nitrogen. It has excellent standability. Harvest maturity will be about the same as Champ. Comet has tested far above Champ and Oberkulmer in yield, exhibiting a very large kernel and head with much improved test weight and protein content approaching 16%. Comet has excellent winter survival. Comet is recommended for livestock feed.

Certified Maverick
A true spelt licensed exclusively to French’s, Maverick resulted from the efforts of Dr. Howard N. Lafever. Maverick is a white-chaffed spelt variety averaging several inches shorter and maturing 5 days earlier than Champ. Maverick has much improved winter survival over other varieties as well as improved test weight. Its protein content is very acceptable and its 5 year averages are well above Champ and Oberkulmer. In addition, Maverick has demonstrated far superior milling and baking qualities with very good flavor. Maverick also dehulls very easily. We have experienced up to 40% threshed out of the field with normal combine settings. Maverick is THE variety of choice for milling and baking!

   

Certified Oberkulmer
Oberkulmer is a robust Swiss cultivar tested in Ohio since 1989. Oberkulmer is a true spelt containing no wheat germ plasma in its parentage. It has 3-5% higher grain protein than Champ. Oberkulmer is awnless, has brown chaff, large heads and large kernels. The straw yield is excellent. Plant heights range to 60 inches. Lodging can be a problem, especially with high rates of nitrogen. Adapted for feed or food usage, Oberkulmer has very good milling quality, but only average baking strength.

Certified Sungold
Sungold is a food grade spelt with excellent baking qualities. It is 2-3 days later maturing than Maverick, exhibiting better standability and winter survival. It is slightly taller than Maverick. Sungold is easily distinguishable from Oberkulmer, Champ, and Maverick as it has medium brown chaff. It is well adapted to our Midwestern growing conditions.



WHEAT



French's Mocha
Mocha is an early maturing variety which makes it good for use in double cropping. It is shorter than our other varieties. Mocha has good test weight and a distinctive deep brown color. Mocha has no beard.

Ohio Certified Malabar
Malabar is a mid-season, beardless wheat with consistent yields It has an excellent disease resistance package with moderate resistance to fusarium head blight.

Ohio Certified Sunburst
Sunburst is a midseason, beardless variety that has height test weight and consistent yields. This variety has good disease resistance. Medium plant height with yellow straw.