Old oat variety?

[2YardOfLard]

Does anyone know where I can find small quantities of avena strigosa oats? We call it "small oat" or "coirce beag" . (Some people seem to call it "black oat" but that name also seems to be used for several different varieties.)
I don't mind if it's on it's own or mixed with bere barley and rye in a landrace mix, either would do.
It's too late for this year now, obviously. I had been promised some then it didn't turn up. I just thought I'd get started looking as it seems rarer than hens' teeth. Thanks.

 

[cbob]

have you tried the Orkney college?

 

[Rob E]

Does anyone know where I can find small quantities of avena strigosa oats? We call it "small oat" or "coirce beag" . (Some people seem to call it "black oat" but that name also seems to be used for several different varieties.)
I don't mind if it's on it's own or mixed with bere barley and rye in a landrace mix, either would do.
It's too late for this year now, obviously. I had been promised some then it didn't turn up. I just thought I'd get started looking as it seems rarer than hens' teeth. Thanks.

Try Agrovista

 

[2YardOfLard]

Thank you both. Going to have a look at both of those now.

 

[Barleycorn]

Try googling Michael Marriage at Doves Farm, near Hungerford, Wilts.
He does a lot with old varieties.

 

[BSH]

contact @Greatingrass on here.

 

[2YardOfLard]

contact @Greatingrass on here.

@Greatingrass

 

[phil]

@Pedders

 

[Pedders]

Does anyone know where I can find small quantities of avena strigosa oats? We call it "small oat" or "coirce beag" . (Some people seem to call it "black oat" but that name also seems to be used for several different varieties.)
I don't mind if it's on it's own or mixed with bere barley and rye in a landrace mix, either would do.
It's too late for this year now, obviously. I had been promised some then it didn't turn up. I just thought I'd get started looking as it seems rarer than hens' teeth. Thanks.

@Great In Grass has some available I know

 

[Great In Grass]

Yes, I have access to Black Oats any quantity available can be put into a mix too if required.

 

[Crex]

You want to come shopping to the Uists.

 

[2YardOfLard]

You want to come shopping to the Uists.

Not out of the question!
Going to Tiree in August so will ask there first because Uist is a longer trip for me.

 

[2YardOfLard]

Yes, I have access to Black Oats any quantity available can be put into a mix too if required.

That's avena strigosa ? Sorry but I'm just checking because I hear a few different things called "black oat" by different people.

 

[Great In Grass]

That's avena strigosa ? Sorry but I'm just checking because I hear a few different things called "black oat" by different people.

I know what you mean but yes they are the ones your after.

 

[2YardOfLard]

I know what you mean but yes they are the ones your after.

brilliant! Will get back in touch nearer the time.

 

[Great In Grass]

Please do that, if it's a small quantity collection from a friend on the mainland would be cheaper I'd have thought, something for you to ponder on.