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Another Seed Selling Season Ends with a Splash

Posted on May 31, 2018 by John Sherck

Here it is the last day of May 2018. I have suspended my seed selling while I give my full attention to growing out crops for the 2019 season. I will have fall planted grains available in late August. All … Continue reading →

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New Sources for Regionally Adapted Seeds

Posted on January 13, 2018 by John Sherck

I wanted to take the opportunity to briefly share some exciting additions to locally sourced seed here in the Great Lakes/Midwest region. Over the past couple of years I have gotten a chance to meet and exchange seed with a … Continue reading →

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Ready to Take Orders for the 2018 Growing Season

Posted on November 16, 2017 by John Sherck

This season I have expanded the selections of Upland Rice, Wheat and Barley. Improved grow outs have enabled me to offer larger packets of some items like the Hourani and Dika Wheat, as well as some of the KUSA barley varietals. … Continue reading →

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Fall Planted Grains Now Available

Posted on August 31, 2017 by John Sherck

I am now taking orders for my collection of fall planted cereal grains. All other seed will be available for purchase in mid November. Many of these, including new heritage rice and corn varieties are still in the field nearing … Continue reading →

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Tombstones, Mummies, Vomit-toxin and Beer?

Posted on March 3, 2016 by John Sherck

Tombstones, Mummies, Vomitoxin, – three words that are not readily associated with a crusty loaf of bread or a frothy glass of beer. In truth, these are four words used when discussing a common plant disease which can threaten cereal … Continue reading →

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Late Winter Update, 2016

Posted on February 17, 2016 by John Sherck

There is a noticeable change on my website for this coming spring; the absence of a list of plants intended for sale. This is no error. I am not selling plants this spring. As my involvement in variety trials and seed saving … Continue reading →

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Ready For The 2016 Growing Season

Posted on November 28, 2015 by John Sherck

I have finally completed all the updates to my website and am ready to take orders, help with questions, and connect with new growers worldwide. This is my 25th year growing plants as a business. In that time I have … Continue reading →

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2015 A Difficult Season with Unexpected Results

Posted on September 9, 2015 by John Sherck

Another season is drawing to a close and am I ever so ready for some rest from working in the fields. This year I planted more area than ever before, primarily because I had so many new crops to trial out. … Continue reading →

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The Amazing Diversity of Cereal Grains

Posted on June 13, 2015 by John Sherck

It has been a while since I have posted anything, chiefly because I have been swamped with work this spring and early summer. Another challenging year as I expected, with weather extremes to boot. I stopped a little early today … Continue reading →

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Spring Tomato and Pepper Plants

Posted on May 12, 2015 by John Sherck

I am ready to begin offering my heirloom tomato and pepper plants at our roadside stand starting this upcoming weekend. I have 70 varieties of tomatoes and about 30 different pepper varieties, both sweet and hot. I have added a … Continue reading →

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