Wild Einkorn
Triticum monococcum subsp. aegilopoides
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Triticum
- Species:
- Triticum monococcum subsp. aegilopoides
- USDA Symbol:
- TRBO6
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, moderately fertile loam
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with dry summers
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment when sown in autumn or early spring.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI