 First Crop Seeds
Production
The majority of First Crop Combinable Seed requirements are produced locally with seed growers in Kent, Sussex and Essex.
Local producers keep haulage costs down.
Field Quality
Seed is inspected in the field by our own trained staff and again immediately post-harvest to ensure varietal purity and quality at HLS levels.
Seed Transport and Distribution
Seed to be processed is transported to our site at Mersham, near Ashford. The site is ideally situated to service the South East of England
Seed Quality
Here, further intake inspection checks are made by our on-site seed analyst. Only after passing these rigorous and prescribed quality standards, is the seed cleaned, chemically treated and packed ready for despatch.
Effective Operational Control
With all aspects of production, processing and marketing co-ordinated from Mersham, we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of service to our customers.
First Crop Recommended Varieties for 2007-2008
Being a regional business, we believe that the varieties we offer reflect the ultimate marketing opportunities growers have for their produce. Therefore, we tailor the range of varieties produced to suit our main market outlets.
Spring seed supplies are already under pressure, with national seed stocks depleted by poor harvest conditions. Growers with specific requirements, of both species and variety, should be aware of certain seeds becoming unavailable over the next few weeks. Spring wheats and barleys are particularly short, with spring bean seed not far behind.
Please call 01233 720871 to discuss your requirements
Wheat
- Belvoir – (pronounced Beaver) is a high quality yielding hard endosperm type with Group 4 quality. Relatively short straw with good standing power.
- Paragon – established Group 1 milling type. In a very short supply this season.
Barley
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Westminster – a high quality malting type with proven performance in the South East. Readily accepted by the maltsters, but yields well when grown as feed. High straw yield may benefit mixed farm situations.
- NFC Tipple – now established as a preferred variety for maltsters. Suitable for ‘traditional’ malting sites. Very stiff straw and good resistance to breaking.
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Quench – a new variety in 2007. Limited seed supply means only a test market for 2008 harvest.
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