Emmer, Farro, Hulled Wheat

Triticumturgidum subsp. dicoccon

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Triticum (TRY-ti-kum)
Synonym
Triticum aestivum var. dicoccon
Triticum dicoccon
Triticum spelta var. dicoccon
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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