Winter Wheat

SKUS: CC112A, CC112B, CC112C, CC112D, CC112S
Winter Wheat cover crop seeds produce hardy annual plants. Unlike oats, this cold-hardy cereal will not die off over winter. The germinated seeds lie dormant in frosty soil, and then burst into growth in the spring, providing a greater nitrogen to carbon ratio when it is tilled under. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

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Winter Wheat Cover Crops Seeds

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Winter Wheat cover crop seeds produce hardy annual plants. Unlike oats, this cold-hardy cereal will not die off over winter. The germinated seeds lie dormant in frosty soil, and then burst into growth in the spring, providing a greater nitrogen to carbon ratio when it is tilled under. You will want a machine to help till Winter Wheat under, but it does not form the bomb-proof roots like fall rye. Left to mature, it will produce hard wheat kernels by early July. Hardy to Zone 3: -40°C (-40°F). 500g covers approximately 40m2 (438 ft²).

(Open-pollinated seeds)

Quick Facts:

    • Annual
    • Greater nitrogen to carbon ration when tilled under
    • Will produce hard wheat kernels if left to mature
    • Use 30-60kg per acre
    • Open-pollinated seeds

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All About Winter Wheat

Latin

Latin
Triticum sp.
Family: Poaceae

Exposure:

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Sow 6-8 weeks before the first average frost date. Winter wheat is hardy to Zone 3: -40°C (-40°F). Unlike oats, this cold-hardy cereal will not die off over winter.

Starting

Starting
Sow to a depth of 2cm (1").

Growing
The germinated seeds lie dormant in frosty soil, and then burst into growth in the spring, providing a greater nitrogen to carbon ratio when it is tilled under. Left to mature, it will produce hard wheat kernels by early summer. Till at any time, using a fork to properly integrate the organic matter into the soil.

How to Grow Winter Wheat

Step 1

Timing

Sow 6-8 weeks before the first average frost date. Winter wheat is hardy to Zone 3: -40°C (-40°F). Unlike oats, this cold-hardy cereal will not die off over winter.

Step 2

Starting

Sow to a depth of 2cm (1").

Step 3

Growing

The germinated seeds lie dormant in frosty soil, and then burst into growth in the spring, providing a greater nitrogen to carbon ratio when it is tilled under. Left to mature, it will produce hard wheat kernels by early summer. Till at any time, using a fork to properly integrate the organic matter into the soil.

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