Vegetable variety trials

(Funding body: DEFRA)

Background

	the vegetable variety trials are undertaken in association with NIAB
	the trials aim to evaluate varietal performance (quality, yield and disease resistance) under organic growing conditions
	the trials are carried out on multiple sites on UKROFS approved organic farms
	varieties are evaluated over a number of seasons (2 or 3)

Past Trials (1991-2001)

A range of varieties have been evaluated over the past 10 years or so including:
Brassicas (broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower), Carrots, Leeks, Lettuce, Onions, Oriental Vegetables, Parsnips, Potatoes, Swedes

Current Work (2001 onwards)

We are currently evaluating varieties of the following crops:
Carrots, Celery, Potatoes, Leeks, Lettuce

Outputs

An important component of the work is disseminating results to the growers.
Information can be obtained from:

	published trial result sheets (www.niab.com)
	at open days. (The next organic variety open day will be in December LINK to events)
	the NIAB vegetable variety handbook >> Read the article on Vegetable Varieties for Organic Production by Dr Gareth Davies (PDF 336Kb)
	the NIAB potato variety handbook
	and from Soil Association producer guides (www.soilassociation.org)

Outputs

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