Triticum aestivum
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
90 - 180 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 6.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
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.
Keep an eye out for weeds and regularly water the crops if growing in a dry climate. Growing cycles vary widely between different varieties. Growing winter wheat will take a lot more time than growing spring wheat varieties.
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.
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.
Triticum aestivum
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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.
Watering
Intermediate
Cultivation
direct seeding
Harvesting
90 - 180 days
Labour
Intermediate
Sunlight
full sun
pH Value
5.5 - 6.5
Temperature
0°C - 0°C
Fertilization
Intermediate
Keep an eye out for weeds and regularly water the crops if growing in a dry climate. Growing cycles vary widely between different varieties. Growing winter wheat will take a lot more time than growing spring wheat varieties.
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.
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.