Wheat

Triticum urartu

Native to:
Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Transcaucasus, Türkiye

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Poaceae
Genus:
Triticum
Species:
Triticum urartu
USDA Symbol:
TRUR3

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:
fertile, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
5–14 days
Notes:
Germinates readily without pretreatment under cool to moderate temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI