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Einkorn (Triticum monococcum) is an ancient form of wheat native to regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, and Ukraine. Einkorn (Latin: Triticum monococcum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Einkorn is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Einkorn is a member native to AFG, ALB, BUL, GRC, IRN, and IRQ. Einkorn thrives in light to medium soil types and prefers a pH between 6.5 and 7.
Einkorn grows best in 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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