Canary seed: Classes, types and varieties

Types

There are two main types of canary seed, itchy and hairless.

Itchy

  • Itchy type canary seed
    Itchy type canary seed

The term refers to varieties which have tiny, sharp hairs (spicules) attached to the hull.

Hairless

  • Hairless (glabrous) type canary seed
    Hairless (glabrous) type canary seed

The term refers to varieties which don’t have tiny hairs (spicules) attached to the hull. These varieties are commonly referred to as glabrous.

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