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Red Hard Spring Wheat

A great dual-purpose wheat (Triticum aestivum) variety that can be used as a cool season cover crop or food. The grain seeds are rich flavored with a higher protein content than most other wheat types, and are ideal for grinding and mixing with white winter wheats to improve mixing and dough handling.

90-120 days from seed to seed. Annual.

Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 200 seeds (6.5 grams), OG

A great dual-purpose wheat (Triticum aestivum) variety that can be used as a cool season cover crop or food. The grain seeds are rich flavored with a higher protein content than most other wheat types, and are ideal for grinding and mixing with white winter wheats to improve mixing and dough handling.

90-120 days from seed to seed. Annual.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Hard Red Spring Wheat
Scientific Name:
Triticum aestivum
Description:
A high protein wheat for bread and other baked goods. Can also be used as a soil building cover crop.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 8a (10 to 15)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Early Winter (Dec 21 - Jan 20), Mid Winter (Jan 21 - Feb 20), Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), and Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20)
Seeding Depth:
1/2 in.
Days to Sprout:
5-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-70
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Plant Height:
5 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
90-125

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