Indiana CropMAPCereals, Pseudocereals, and OilseedsPrepared by Dr. Elsworth Christmas, Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, © 1998. This is a list of cereals, pseudocereals, and oilseeds that are either currently grown, are recommended alternate crops, are experimental crops, or are not recommended for Indiana.
Grains and pseudo grains
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| Grains and pseudo grains | |
| Barley, spring | May be grown north of Fort Wayne with limited success. |
| Barley, winter | Not as winter hardy as winter wheat and should be grown in the southern 1/4 to 1/3 of Indiana only. |
| Beet, sugar | Performs well in Indiana but is not grown because of market. |
| Broomcorn | May be grown in the entire state but has a very restricted market. |
| Buckwheat | Adapted to entire state. May be planted following wheat harvest but, has relatively low yield. Need to identify market before planting. |
| Corn, field | Adapted to entire state. |
| Corn, pop | Adapted to entire state. Grown only under contract. |
| Corn, (specialty) | Adapted to entire state. Grown only under contract. |
| Corn, high oil | Adapted to entire state. Contract marketing with poultry and hog growers and certain elevators. |
| Millet, pearl | Can be grown in Indiana but most acreage currently being planted is for forage use rather than grain. |
| Milo (sorghum) | Adapted to entire state. |
| Oats, spring | Adapted to entire state. |
| Oats, winter | Less winter hardy than winter barley. May be grown in the southern 1/4 of Indiana with limited success. |
| Rape, common | Adapted to entire state. |
| Rye | Adapted to entire state. |
| Sorghum, milo | Adapted to entire state. |
| Sorghum, sweet | Adapted to the southern 1/2 of Indiana and at the present time is grown only by individuals with processing capability. |
| Spelt | Adapted to entire state. Very limited market, most commonly grown for livestock feed. |
| Sugarbeet | Perform well in Indiana but is not grown because of market. |
| Wheat, soft red winter | Adapted to entire state. |
| Tobacco | Grown in the southern 1/2 of Indiana but is tightly grown by government allotments. |
| Oilseeds, grain legumes | |
| Sunflower | Adapted to entire state. Markets are limited. Arrange a market before planting. |
| Soybean | Adapted to entire state. |
| Flax, oil | May be grown in Indiana but not recommended since it does not compete economically with other commonly grown crops. |
| Winter Canola | Adapted to entire state. |
| Rape, see canola | |
| Crambe | Can be grown in Indiana if planted early to avoid high temperatures during flowering. Currently no market exists in the state. |
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The cereals, pseudocereals, and oilseeds listing was compiled and written by Dr. Elsworth Christmas, Professor of Agronomy, Purdue University, © 1998. Questions related to these crops should be addressed to Dr. Elsworth Christmas at echristm@purdue.edu
last update December 15, 1998 by ch |