Alternative Grain and Oilseed Crops for Interior Alaska

Authors

• C.W. Knight

Files

Description

Barley is the principal grain crop in Interior Alaska. Oats are second in importance but are often harvested for hay rather than grain. Due to the short growing season (83–100 frost-free days), options for alternative crops are limited and producers have little opportunity to rotate crops for weed and disease control or to switch crops as prices fluctuate. Wheat, triticale, buckwheat, canola, flax, sunflowers, meadowfoam, faba beans, and field peas have all been grown on a small scale in Alaska. However, little information is available on the climatic, nutrient, or cultural requirements, the probability of a successful harvest, the quality of the harvested product, or the potential markets for these crops. This study was initiated in 1993 to evaluate several niche crops for Interior Alaska.

Publication Date

2-17-1994

Recommended Citation

Knight, C.W., "Alternative Grain and Oilseed Crops for Interior Alaska" (1994). Research Progress Reports. 30.
https://ualaska.researchcommons.org/uaf_afes_progress_reports/30

Handle

http://hdl.handle.net/11122/2331