Wheatgrass
Triticum aestivum
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is an annual grass that grows in full sun and is grown from seed. The sources describe it as a grain and winter cover crop, not as young wheatgrass greens.
Quick facts
- Germination time
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- Germination temperature
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- Sowing depth
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- Spacing between plants
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- Days to maturity
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- Sun
- Full sun
Safety for cats and dogs: not yet verified.
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01 · Overview
About wheatgrass
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is an annual grass in the grass family. The information here describes wheat mainly as a grain crop and a winter cover crop, not as young greens, so growing it for wheatgrass greens is not covered in detail. The grain is edible when cooked.
Growing details
- Start indoors
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- Sow outdoors
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- Water
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- Containers
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- Height
- 0.6–1.2 m2–4 ft
- Spread
- 15–30 cm6–12 in
- Frost tolerance
- Hardy
- Soil pH
- pH 6.0–8.0
- Life cycle
- Annual
02 · How to grow
How to grow wheatgrass from seed
Sow seed in spring or autumn. Home gardeners often sow wheat in fall as a winter cover crop. Choose a spot in full sun on fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It does best on moderately fertile soil that is well-drained and not subject to flooding.
03 · Care
Caring for wheatgrass
Pruning is not required. Wheat is listed as low maintenance.
At a glance
How wheatgrass compares with other herbs
Worked out from the growing facts of the 30 seeds in Herbs on SeedBattle.
- Wheatgrass
- Each of the other herbs
- Their average
- HeightTaller than average
0.6–1.2 m2–4 ft
Average for herbs: 68 cm2 ft, from 27 other seeds
04 · Problems
Common wheatgrass problems
Wheat is susceptible to southern root knot nematode. It may be susceptible to birds and to a rust disease.
Wheatgrass questions
When should I plant wheat?
Wheat is sown from seed in spring or autumn. Home gardeners often sow it in fall as a winter cover crop.
How much sun does wheat need?
Wheat grows best in full sun, meaning 6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day.
How tall does wheat grow?
The mature plant is listed at about 2 to 4 feet (61 to 122 cm) tall and 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm) wide.
Is wheatgrass edible?
The sources describe the grain of wheat as edible when cooked. They do not describe eating the young greens.
Quick answers
More wheatgrass questions
Short answers taken from the growing facts on this page.
Can wheatgrass survive frost?
Yes. Wheatgrass is hardy.
Is wheatgrass an annual or a perennial?
Wheatgrass is an annual.
What soil pH does wheatgrass need?
Aim for soil at pH 6.0–8.0.
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