Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Wheat is an annual cereal grain that requires full sun and well-draining soil for optimal growth. Plant in early spring for summer harvest, ensuring adequate spacing for air circulation. Regular watering is essential during early growth stages, with reduced watering as grains mature.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Deep Watering To 6-8 Inches, Reduce During Grain Filling Stage
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 24, 2019 by lea lessing (cc-by-sa)
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