Wheat


Watering
Intermediate

Cultivation
direct seeding

Harvesting
90 - 180 days

Labour
Intermediate

Sunlight
full sun

pH Value
5.5 - 6.5

Temperature
0°C - 35°C


Wheat

Introduction

Wheat is a grass of the Poaceae family and a worldwide known staple crop. It was cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain, approximately 10,000 years ago. Wheat is the most traded food crop and base for many diets as it is high in carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Care

Wheat is a grass of the Poaceae family and a worldwide known staple crop. It was cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain, approximately 10,000 years ago. Wheat is the most traded food crop and base for many diets as it is high in carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Soil

The most suitable soil for Triticum aestivum is either light clay or heavy loam. Heavier clay and sandy loam can also be used, however, this will usually reduce yields. Adequate drainage needs to be provided and soil pH should be only slightly acidic.

Climate

Wheat grows best in cool and moist climate, while for ripening a warm and dry climate is ideal. Therefore, regions with cool winters and hot summers are optimal for growing Triticum aestivum. Direct sunshine is beneficial for the crop.

Probable Diseases

Wheat

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Wheat

Wheat

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Key Facts

Watering
Intermediate

Cultivation
direct seeding

Harvesting
90 - 180 days

Labour
Intermediate

Sunlight
full sun

pH Value
5.5 - 6.5

Temperature
0°C - 35°C

Wheat

Learn all about how to grow it in Plantix!

Care

Wheat is a grass of the Poaceae family and a worldwide known staple crop. It was cultivated for its seed, a cereal grain, approximately 10,000 years ago. Wheat is the most traded food crop and base for many diets as it is high in carbohydrates, protein and fiber.

Soil

The most suitable soil for Triticum aestivum is either light clay or heavy loam. Heavier clay and sandy loam can also be used, however, this will usually reduce yields. Adequate drainage needs to be provided and soil pH should be only slightly acidic.

Climate

Wheat grows best in cool and moist climate, while for ripening a warm and dry climate is ideal. Therefore, regions with cool winters and hot summers are optimal for growing Triticum aestivum. Direct sunshine is beneficial for the crop.

Probable Diseases