Wheat — FarmPal
The foundation of bread. Surprisingly easy to grow in a home garden.
Sun
full
Water
moderate
Spacing
1 inch apart in rows 6-8 inches apart
Days to Harvest
Winter wheat: 270-300 days. Spring wheat: 90-120 days.
Planting Depth
1-2 inches deep
Companion Plants
Clover
Legumes
Chamomile
Avoid Planting Near
Heavy weed pressure
Common Pests
Aphids
Armyworms
Hessian fly
Grasshoppers
Diseases to Watch
Rust
Fusarium head blight
Powdery mildew
Take-all
Growing Tips
- •Winter wheat planted in fall, harvested in summer
- •Spring wheat planted in spring, harvested in late summer
- •100 sq ft yields about 5 lbs of grain
- •Weed control is essential
- •Rotate with legumes to restore nitrogen
Harvesting
- •Harvest when kernels are hard and don't dent with fingernail
- •Straw should be golden and dry
- •Cut and bundle into sheaves
- •Thresh to separate grain from chaff
Storage
Store whole kernels in cool, dry place for 1+ years. Grind as needed.
Varieties
Turkey Red
Hard red winter. Historic Kansas variety.
Glenn
Hard red spring. High protein for bread.
Sonora White
Soft white. Great for pastries.
Emmer
Ancient grain. Nutty flavor. Very hardy.
Einkorn
Most ancient wheat. Easier to digest.