SEED VARIETIES
Genes that fit your farm®
Darko Farms offers a carefully selected portfolio of certified seed varieties, backed by rigorous quality assurance and expert local knowledge.
SEED EXPERTISE
Proven Locally Before It Reaches You
Darko Farms grows newer varieties before they become widely available. We do not recommend a variety until we have seen it perform in our own fields.
1–2 Years Local Experience
We grow newer varieties for one to two seasons before we recommend them — so every variety we offer is proven on our own land, in our own conditions.
Agronomist Partnership
We work closely with an agronomist, so variety selection and performance are backed by professional, local agronomic insight.
Local Performance First
Our local growing experience is the selling point. We tell you which varieties are performing well here, near Linden, Alberta — not just on paper.
AAC Westking
High-yielding Canada Western Red Spring wheat with exceptional standability.
AAC Westking is a high-yielding Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat variety known for its strong standability, excellent straw strength, and reliable disease resistance. It delivers consistent performance and premium grain quality across Western Canadian growing conditions.
KEY STRENGTHS
- ✓106% of the grain yield of AAC Brandon
- ✓Excellent standability with strong straw
- ✓Semi-dwarf plant type for improved harvestability
- ✓Large kernel size with excellent grain quality
- ✓Resistant to Leaf Rust and Common Bunt
- ✓Moderately resistant to Fusarium Head Blight (FHB)
- ✓Good sprouting tolerance
- ✓Premium milling quality
AAC Wheatland VB
Dependable yields with wheat midge tolerance and strong straw.
AAC Wheatland VB is a high-performance Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) varietal blend designed to deliver dependable yields, excellent standability, and consistent grain quality. With strong straw, wheat midge tolerance, and reliable disease protection, it is well suited to the diverse growing conditions of the Western Canadian Prairies.
KEY STRENGTHS
- ✓High yield potential with dependable field performance
- ✓Wheat midge tolerant for added crop protection
- ✓Short, strong straw for improved standability
- ✓Excellent lodging resistance
- ✓Good sprouting tolerance
- ✓Strong disease resistance package
- ✓Premium milling quality with large kernels
- ✓Performs well under dryland and irrigated conditions
CDC Hickie
High-yielding yellow field pea with excellent standability and protein.
CDC Hickie is a high-yielding yellow field pea developed for consistent performance across Western Canada. Offering excellent standability, strong seed quality, and high protein content, it provides growers with reliable field performance and premium market potential.
KEY STRENGTHS
- ✓High yield potential
- ✓Excellent standability
- ✓High protein content
- ✓Powdery Mildew resistant
- ✓Good seed quality
- ✓Medium maturity
- ✓Well suited to the Western Canadian Prairies
Esma
High-yielding spring barley grown as a reliable feed variety in Western Canada.
Esma is a high-performing spring barley. While widely grown in Europe for malt, we grow it here in Western Canada as a feed variety — valued for its reliable yield, excellent standability, and strong adaptation to local growing conditions.
KEY STRENGTHS
- ✓High yield potential
- ✓Excellent feed quality
- ✓Excellent standability
- ✓Strong lodging resistance
- ✓Early to mid-season maturity
- ✓Well adapted to Western Canadian growing conditions
New Variety — Coming Soon
A new variety we are trialing locally. Check back for the release season.
We grow newer varieties for one to two seasons before recommending them, so what lands here is proven on our own land first.
Partner-Grower Variety
Available through our partner grower — ask us about access.
Through our partner grower and the SeCan network we can access additional varieties by inquiry.
Interested in a variety?
Contact us to discuss your seed needs, availability, and custom seed treatment options.