Oriental Wheat

Triticum turgidum subsp. turanicum

Native to:
China, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Triticum
Species:
Triticum turgidum subsp. turanicum
USDA Symbol:
TRTU3

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 - 7.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with adequate moisture and temperatures between 15-25°C. No special treatment required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI