{"product_id":"wheat-grain-yecora-biodynamic-20kg","title":"Wheat Grain Yecora Biodynamic 20kg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYecora is a variety of modern hard wheat that stands apart for its excellent flavour and bread baking qualities. The flavour is commonly described as “rich”, “robust” and “full flavoured”. An excellent combination of strength, extensibility, and flavour. Great for bread, pizza and wherever you want a nice, stretchy dough. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYecora relatively modern wheat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that was became popular in the US in the 70s. Our Biodynamic yecora red wheat was grown by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen and Tania Walter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003c\/span\u003eBurrum Biodynamics\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\" href=\"https:\/\/sovereignfoods.com.au\/blogs\/our-producers\/burrum-biodynamics\" title=\"Link to Burrum Bio page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, on the Wimmera plains of western Victoria. It’s a blend of traditional red wheats, grown using \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter-certified biodynamic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e farming—no synthetic fertilisers, no sprays, just good soil, compost, and careful rotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eOriginally developed as a mix of \u003cstrong\u003eyecora\u003c\/strong\u003e red wheat lines—\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eS, Resel CB, Reselection, Rosa BS, 70, Rojo, and Rojo HGPC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—this wheat has been grown out, observed, and selected over several seasons at Burrum. It’s not a commercial monoculture, but a more diverse and expressive heritage population—yielding \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erich flavour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eexcellent baking performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estrong, healthy grain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eIt mills into a vibrant wholemeal flour with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood gluten strength\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebold colour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ea full-bodied flavour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that’s ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esourdough bread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eyeasted loaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or traditional wholegrain cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy we love it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eGrown by Burrum Biodynamics in Marnoo, VIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eCertified biodynamic by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDemeter Australia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eDeveloped from a blend of red wheat lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull-flavoured \u003c\/strong\u003eand great for wholemeal bread baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eSuitable for stone milling for home baking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the grain\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThis Yecora wheat started as a collection of older red wheats—including Rosa BS, Rojo, and Resel—brought together and trialled over multiple years. While not a true landrace, it shares many of the same values: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egenetic diversity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elocal adaptation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and a commitment to flavour over uniformity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the farm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eStephen and Tania Walter have farmed with biodynamic principles for over 20 years—focusing on soil life, biodiversity, and long-term ecological balance. Their grains reflect that: nutrient-dense, grown without compromise, and full of character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this wheat suitable for sourdough baking?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eYes. Once milled, it produces a wholemeal flour with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egood strength and extensibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, well-suited to sourdough and long-fermented breads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eore genetically open. Both offer deep flavour and wholegrain integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I mill this grain at home?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eAbsolutely. This grain is ideal for stone or electric home mills. Milling fresh preserves flavour, nutrients, and aroma—especially useful for baking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs this wheat organic?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThey’re certified \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ebiodynamic through Demeter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which meets and exceeds organic standards. That means no synthetic fertilisers, pesticides, or GMOs—and a focus on holistic, regenerative agriculture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are biodynamic preparations?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eThey’re natural preparations made from herbs and minerals used in small amounts to support soil life and plant health. For example, horn manure and compost herbs help improve nutrient cycling and soil biology. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s the best way to store organic grain?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003eKeep the grain in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For longer storage, consider refrigeration or freezing to protect from pantry pests. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ebecause the grower rotates their crops each year, so it is not uncommon to find other seeds mixed in with your grain (it shouldn't be too much). Mixed cropping ensures a healthy soil that allows the growers to reduce their dependance on synthetic fertilisers and pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(48, 76, 69);\"\u003ePractice for conventional growers is to poison their paddocks before planting the new season crops to ensure old season crops don’t come through, being an organic crop this is thankfully not an option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burrum Biodynamics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52935430930543,"sku":"WHT-YCA-BB-20KG","price":98.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/3422\/9615\/files\/Australian_grown_organic_hard_red_wheat_burrum_biodynamics.jpg?v=1758519840","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.sovereignfoods.com.au\/products\/wheat-grain-yecora-biodynamic-20kg","provider":"Sovereign Foods Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}