Wheat grain has been a staple in the diets of humans for centuries. Originally it was cultivated in the Middle East and it has been utilized over the years in the production of flour, desserts, cereals, pastas, alcoholic beverages, and more. It is a widely used forage and cover crop that is known for its high tread and severe climate durability. Different varieties have been bred, starting in the nineteenth century, through the process of seed selection. This is another cereal grain that, when used as a winter cover crop, will introduce organic matter back into the soils and protect the ground from unwanted weeds or volunteer seedlings. It germinates and grows rapidly and should be cut back before it goes to seed, then tilled into the soil before the spring planting season. Using it in this fashion will help retain and reintroduce soil fertility, as well as protect it from wind and water erosion. Wheat should be planted at a maximum soil depth of one inch.

*Note: Seed at approximately 1-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Or 50-120 pounds per acre.

Product Details:

• Product Name: Oregon Wheat
• Latin Name: Triticum aestivum
• Type: Cereals
• Cycle: Annual
• Origin: Introduced
• Height: 24-36"
• Germination Time: 4-10 Days
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Seeds Per Pound: 15,000
• Seeding Rate (lbs./acre): 120

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