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Triticum aestivum
Heritage Estonian Red Winter Wheat named for the Širvinta River in Lithuania. Awnless and hardy to zone 5. Complex nutty flavor, excellent for sourdough. Growing a winter wheat makes the most of your garden space as it allows for a second crop to be planted after its early harvest. Consider partnering with a planting of your favorite fall veggies!
Growing Information:
Direct sow any time from one month before last frost to 2-3 weeks after last frost (September through mid October in zone 5).
Sow plants 2-6” apart in rows 6-12” apart.
Harvest when grains are in their soft dough stage and when plants begin to turn golden from the bottom up. (Late July in zone 5)
Cut and finish curing in stooks. Thresh and winnow once fully cured.
