Wheat Plant

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is a fast-growing hardy grass up to 4 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

1-1.2 meters

Growth

Fast

Soil

Loamy, well-drained soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Worldwide

Climatic Condition

Temperate, subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25

Humidity (%)

60-75

Potting media

Fertile, loamy soil

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich

Watering

High

Plant Weight 

2-3 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.0-7.5

Soil EC

0.4-0.5 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

High

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

1 year

Health Benefits

High in fiber, helps control blood sugar

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Fusarium Head Blight, Leaf Rust, Yellow Rust, Powdery Mildew, Septoria Leaf Spot. 

Symptoms

White or pink mold on heads, Reddish pustules on leaves, Yellow-orange pustules on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Brown or black spots on leaves. 

Organic Remedies

Crop rotation, Resistant varieties, Compost tea, Prune and Destroy infected plant parts. 

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides with prothioconazole, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with mancozeb.