Winter Wheat - Organic

Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum)

Winter wheat is a hardy, cool-season cover crop that offers excellent benefits for soil health and erosion control. Widely used in regenerative farming systems, it establishes quickly in fall and continues growing through winter, providing ground cover and weed suppression. In the spring, winter wheat adds organic matter to the soil when tilled in or left to decompose. Its deep roots help improve soil structure and water infiltration, making it an ideal choice for protecting and rejuvenating fields between main crops.

Key Characteristics:

• Cold-Hardy Cover Crop
  Winter wheat thrives in cooler weather, making it an ideal cover crop to plant in fall for overwintering. It withstands freezing temperatures and continues growing through winter, providing effective soil cover.

• Erosion Control and Weed Suppression
  With its dense growth, winter wheat stabilizes soil and prevents erosion from winter rains and wind. Its thick foliage suppresses winter weeds, reducing competition for nutrients and moisture.

• Improves Soil Structure and Fertility
  The deep, fibrous roots of winter wheat improve soil structure by enhancing aeration and water infiltration. When turned under as green manure in spring, it adds organic matter and boosts soil fertility.

• Sowing Time and Management
  Best sown in late summer to early fall, winter wheat should be planted approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the first expected frost. It can be tilled into the soil in spring or harvested for grain in agricultural systems.

Product Details:

• Native range: Eurasia
• Plant life cycle: Annual
• Sun requirements: Full sun
• Soil requirements: Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained soil
• Mature height: 2-4 feet
• Bloom time: Spring (if left to grow)
• USDA Hardiness zones: 3-8
• Sowing time: Late summer to early fall

Winter wheat is an excellent option for protecting soil during the off-season, enriching your fields for the next planting cycle, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices.