Brought to Kansas by Russian immigrants in late 19th century, this very hardy wheat variety with Anatolian ancestral lineage is adapted to harsh winter conditions. Our crop here in West Virginia did amazingly well through winter with no sign of disease at harvest time. Long seed heads are usually longer than 3″ and slender, and the plants have medium height. Prolific plants produced in mid-season, earlier than other wheat varieties in our field. This is an excellent bread wheat. Originally from Turkey.
Our current stock seed was grown on our seed farm in Reedsville, WV.
Packet has 5 gr of seeds
- Triticum aestivum
- Needs full sun
- Planting depth: 1/2″-1″
- Sprouts in 4-5 days
- Ideal growing temperature: 60-75F
- Plant spacing: 1″ or broadcast
- Frost hardy: Yes
- Growth habit: Plants grow upright and typically form edible seeds on main stalk
- Growing tips: Direct-seed in fall for an early summer harvest or in spring when the soil can be worked for a late summer harvest. Wheat is hardy and does well in most soil types but thrives in well-drained, healthy soil. Heirloom wheat gets tall and is better harvested by hand if grown in a relatively small area. Harvest seeds when the seeds are dry on the plants, thresh, and store in a dry place, preferably closed containers which can’t be accessed by mice.
Rebecca Cahill Kemmer (verified owner) –
Slow to grow.
We are trying to over winter it.
Damon Smith (verified owner) –
NEUTRAL. Didn’t grow this variety last year in my Peace and Unity Revival Garden at Reed’s Organic Farm in NJ but intend to this year.