Ancient Grains Revival: A Farmer's Mission to Preserve Diversity

The video tutorial introduces a wheat reference library, highlighting its origins from the Kooser Foundation. It covers various ancient wheat varieties, including Einkorn, Farro (Emmer), and Spelt. Each variety's unique characteristics, such as yield, nutritional value, and growth challenges, are discussed. Einkorn is noted for its low yield and high nutrition, Farro for its productivity, and Spelt for its ornamental value and production challenges.

What is the primary goal of the Kooser Foundation?

• To develop new wheat varieties

• To preserve ancient grain varieties

• To increase wheat production

• To promote modern farming techniques

What is a unique characteristic of Einkorn compared to other wheat varieties?

• It is the highest yielding variety

• It is considered one of the oldest modern wheat varieties

• It is easy to process

• It has two kernels per spikelet

What makes processing Emmer challenging?

• Its tight, persistent hull

• Its susceptibility to pests

• Its low nutritional value

• Its high moisture content

How does the productivity of Black Emmer compare to Einkorn?

• Black Emmer is more productive

• Einkorn is more productive

• Both have similar productivity

• Black Emmer is less productive

What is a notable feature of Spelt when it matures?

• It turns a dark blackish color

• It loses its ornamental value

• It takes on a light honey color

• It becomes highly productive