{"id":9945990408,"title":"Hard Red Winter Wheat - Organic - Cover Crop Seeds","handle":"hard-red-wheat-winter-seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e90 Days. \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e. Open-Pollinated. Cover Crop. Organic. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat cover crop seeds are one of the most tolerant and beneficial grows available to home gardeners. Heirloom organic hard winter wheat seeds are traditionally cultivated in late fall to germinate overwinter to revitalize poor soils with nitrogen, while its roots breakup heavy and compacted soils. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat seeds are planted in August to September to allow for longer germination period to occur while the soil is still workable. Wholesale and bulk seeds. ~500 seeds\/ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead more about Cover Crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/cover-crop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Get Your Free Cover Crop Growing Guide!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckskin, Common Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Red Wheat Wheat Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Days (longer when sown for fall mowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Wheat Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 lb per 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast directly and tamp or, for garden sowing, plant 2-3 seeds 1-2” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic hard red winter wheat seeds mature into a classic 30-40\" tall grassy wheat field grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Red Winter Wheat Soil Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replenishes nitrogen into the soil, roots loosen soil to improve tilth, drainage, and weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Temp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35-65° F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Light Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is a winter-hardy grain with no serious pests or diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic light green field grain that turns to golden brown as harvest nears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Wheat Mow:\u003c\/strong\u003e When growing as a cover crop, mow down non-GMO hard red winter wheat before it begins to seed, tilling grass back into soil a month before sowing a new spring crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many cereal grains, hard red winter wheat is a popular cover crop broadcasted directly in early fall for spring tilling or second year maturity, intended to overwinter. For a traditional garden harvest, sow 2-3 organic hard red winter wheat cover crop seeds ½” deep and 2-3” apart in fertile, loamy, and well-drained garden soil in full sun. Non-GMO hard red winter wheat seeds germinate in 4-10 days, with no thinning required. Non-GMO \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is a winter-hardy grain with no serious pests or diseases. If grown as a winter cover crop, mow to crop before heirloom winter wheat begins to seed. If sown to harvest grains and berries, then harvest hard red winter wheat when heads of seeds have become dried, hard, and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on size of crop, anything from a pair of scissors to a scythe would work to cut down hard red winter wheat for tilling or grain drying. Using twine, bunch up loose wheat into a bale, about the size of a bundle of wood. Allow winter wheat to dry for 2-3 weeks before harvesting hard red winter wheat berries. Like many grains of the \u003cem\u003eTriticeae\u003c\/em\u003e family, non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat berries can be milled, rolled, steel-cut, and boiled for nearly any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Hard Red Winter Wheat Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO organic hard red winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested the following summer and will often yield more than spring wheat. Like all the heirloom winter grains, one of the major advantages to organic winter wheat is that it starts growing right away in the spring, meaning you will not get stuck in the spring moisture trying to plant. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat must sprout and grow in the fall and then go through a period of vernalization for it to produce grain the following summer. Which is why it is important to seed heirloom winter wheat early enough for it to establish. Like many other cover crops, organic hard red winter wheat is known to replenish tired soils of their depleted nitrogen and nutrients, while improving soil tilth, structure, waterflow, and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat cover crop seeds are available for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2017-06-23T11:50:53-06:00","created_at":"2017-06-23T11:50:56-06:00","vendor":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","type":"Cover Crop Seeds","tags":["90-99 Days","Annual","Cereal Grass","Cooler","Cover Crop","Full Sun","Green","Non-GMO","Open Pollinated","Organic","Organic_web","Seeds"],"price":794,"price_min":794,"price_max":4540,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":38623772616,"title":"1 lb","option1":"1 lb","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"12046","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":15028153778291,"product_id":9945990408,"position":1,"created_at":"2020-08-14T13:54:07-06:00","updated_at":"2020-08-14T16:01:59-06:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/products\/winter-wheat-cc-sm.jpg?v=1597442519","variant_ids":[38623772616,38623772680,38623772744]},"available":true,"name":"Hard Red Winter Wheat - 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Open-Pollinated. Cover Crop. Organic. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat cover crop seeds are one of the most tolerant and beneficial grows available to home gardeners. Heirloom organic hard winter wheat seeds are traditionally cultivated in late fall to germinate overwinter to revitalize poor soils with nitrogen, while its roots breakup heavy and compacted soils. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat seeds are planted in August to September to allow for longer germination period to occur while the soil is still workable. Wholesale and bulk seeds. ~500 seeds\/ounce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead more about Cover Crops:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/cover-crop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Get Your Free Cover Crop Growing Guide!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Buckskin, Common Wheat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Red Wheat Wheat Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11, Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 Days (longer when sown for fall mowing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Wheat Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 lb per 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Planting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast directly and tamp or, for garden sowing, plant 2-3 seeds 1-2” deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic hard red winter wheat seeds mature into a classic 30-40\" tall grassy wheat field grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard Red Winter Wheat Soil Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replenishes nitrogen into the soil, roots loosen soil to improve tilth, drainage, and weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrow Temp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35-65° F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Light Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests\/Diseases\/Troubleshooting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is a winter-hardy grain with no serious pests or diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic light green field grain that turns to golden brown as harvest nears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Wheat Mow:\u003c\/strong\u003e When growing as a cover crop, mow down non-GMO hard red winter wheat before it begins to seed, tilling grass back into soil a month before sowing a new spring crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many cereal grains, hard red winter wheat is a popular cover crop broadcasted directly in early fall for spring tilling or second year maturity, intended to overwinter. For a traditional garden harvest, sow 2-3 organic hard red winter wheat cover crop seeds ½” deep and 2-3” apart in fertile, loamy, and well-drained garden soil in full sun. Non-GMO hard red winter wheat seeds germinate in 4-10 days, with no thinning required. Non-GMO \u003cem\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/em\u003e is a winter-hardy grain with no serious pests or diseases. If grown as a winter cover crop, mow to crop before heirloom winter wheat begins to seed. If sown to harvest grains and berries, then harvest hard red winter wheat when heads of seeds have become dried, hard, and heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on size of crop, anything from a pair of scissors to a scythe would work to cut down hard red winter wheat for tilling or grain drying. Using twine, bunch up loose wheat into a bale, about the size of a bundle of wood. Allow winter wheat to dry for 2-3 weeks before harvesting hard red winter wheat berries. Like many grains of the \u003cem\u003eTriticeae\u003c\/em\u003e family, non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat berries can be milled, rolled, steel-cut, and boiled for nearly any occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOrganic Hard Red Winter Wheat Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO organic hard red winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested the following summer and will often yield more than spring wheat. Like all the heirloom winter grains, one of the major advantages to organic winter wheat is that it starts growing right away in the spring, meaning you will not get stuck in the spring moisture trying to plant. Non-GMO organic hard red winter wheat must sprout and grow in the fall and then go through a period of vernalization for it to produce grain the following summer. Which is why it is important to seed heirloom winter wheat early enough for it to establish. Like many other cover crops, organic hard red winter wheat is known to replenish tired soils of their depleted nitrogen and nutrients, while improving soil tilth, structure, waterflow, and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat Cover Crop Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 8,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 40,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 200,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Organic Hard Red Winter Wheat cover crop seeds are available for \u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e on orders over $45.\u003c\/p\u003e"}