Poaceae
Einkorn
Triticum monococcum
Also known as Crithodium monococcum, One-grained wheat, Triticum sativum subsp. monococcum, Triticum monococcum subsp. cereale
Zones 5–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Ancient · Grain · Wheat · Heritage · Historical · Einkorn · Primitive · Heirloom · Cereal
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Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
Einkorn is an ancient grain wheat that requires well-draining soil and full sun conditions. It's more challenging to grow than modern wheat varieties but offers historical significance for heritage gardeners. Best suited for experienced growers interested in ancient grains.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 8 hours
- Watering
- Moderate watering during growing season, reduce in winter · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7
- Temperature
- -20°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 18 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 6 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Central European Rus, East European Russia, Ethiopia, France, Great Britain, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, Northwest European R, Romania, Spain
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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