Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 May 1917 — Fanning and Grading Seed Barley. [ARTICLE]

Fanning and Grading Seed Barley.

(National Crop Improvement Bervlc«.] Not nearly enough attention is given to gettffig the uniform size of seed grain, especially is this true in barley, where it is important that the germination should ajl take place on the same day. Therefore, the kernels should he of the same size and weight. The very largest should perhaps be removed as well as the smaller ones, leaving the seed plump and uniform. It is true that small seeds and giant seeds will germinate, but the plant food contained therein will undoubtedly make an unevenness in the maturity at harvest.