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The cereals cage - 2004
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This picture shows the cereals inside
their protective cage during June 2004. At the front is wheat, with
some two-row barley just behind. Both of these are very common cereals
in most of Britain. Near the back of the cage, the rye and spelt reach
almost to the top netting. |
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| This picture was taken about five weeks
later in July 2004 with the wheat still green. The barley behind has
now turned to a golden colour with the ears hanging down, a sign of
ripeness. Notice how the oats have grown much higher and are beginning
to ripen although still with some green showing. Oats are now uncommon
in the Midlands. Near the rear of the cage, just visible over the
oats, are the tall stems of the ripening rye and spelt, both reaching
almost to the top netting. In places where the spelt grew through
the top of the cage, it was soon eaten by unknown local predators!
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