Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Poaceae

Genus:

Triticum

Species:

Triticum turgidum subsp. polonicum

USDA Symbol:

TRPO14

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Height:

150 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:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Mediterranean regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment when soil temperatures are between 10-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI