barley seeds

[gpstreet]

hi
i am new to the forum. Although i am a mere townie with nothing but a london based allotment, i do dream of owning a farm or small holding sometime in the future.

i wondered where i can lay my hands on some spring barley ? for the patch I have i think only 1 kilogram is enough. I suspect thatmost of the seed suppliers wouldlaugh at such a piddly amount. the health food shops sell itbutnot sure ifthis is growable.

my plan is to try to brew beer from "first principles" ah.before youcomment about itbeing difficult. stupid. misguided, letmetell you I am from.Derbyshire where we are stubborn and determined people. (derby born derby bred strong in the arm, weak in the head

regards
Graham

 

[Exfarmer]

Sadly you are a bit late for this year
It really needs to be planted March April

I admire your determination though!
Long wait for a pint

 

[gpstreet]

thanks ex farmer. your reply doesnt answer the question, i think everything is late this year. i dont think i have ever seen a white easter before.

 

[franklin]

I suspect if you asked one of the seed suppliers you would be surprised how happy they would be to help.

Failing that, all grain merchants go to farms and sample grain to let us know what sort of quality it is. They take 1 or 2kg samples of each crop and assess them. They then store the samples for a period of time then destroy them. If you have a merchant nearby, or contact one, I suspect they could supply you with what you need for the cost of postage etc. Waste not, want not etc.

 

[chipsngravy]

GPstreet,

PM me your address and I'll send you a few kg down next week. Just send me back a few ££ for postage and some beer tokens

 

[neilo]

GPstreet,

PM me your address and I'll send you a few kg down next week. Just send me back a few ££ for postage and some beer tokens

Which of course would be sent for feeding to his livestock only. What are the seed royalties due on a kilo?

 

[Great In Grass]

What are the seed royalties due on a kilo?

I could find out.

 

[neilo]

I could find out.

There's your man gpstreet. Greatingrass will surely do a good deal on spring barley seed.

 

[Great In Grass]

There's your man gpstreet. Greatingrass will surely do a good deal on spring barley seed.

Don't have any, been sold out for months.

OT, when are we going to see a nice picture of a British Charollais in your avatar neilo?

 

[Steevo]

GPstreet,

PM me your address and I'll send you a few kg down next week. Just send me back a few ££ for postage and some beer tokens

Glad to see some positive PR for the industry!

 

[franklin]

What are the seed royalties due on a kilo?

4 pence.

 

[Derrick Hughes]

Find a farmer with some feed , will do 20 years and a lot cheaper