Fernside – named after Fernside Homestead in Toowoomba. Fernside has commonly taken the place of A6785 in the edible market.
Best planting time: End December to Early January
End Use: Edible
Hilum colour: Colourless
Average number seeds/kg: 5000-5500
Comments:
Excellent grain size. End use acceptance excellent. Bred from Warrigal & would suit all planting time after mid Dec. Will also suit haymakers. Fernside has been selected to replace 6785, Jabiru and Warrigal.