Club Wheat
Triticum aestivum compactumfam. Poaceae
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Pl. 474D — Triticum aestivum compactum
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Club Wheat (Triticum aestivum compactum), cunoscut scientific orală sub denumirea de Triticum aestivum compactum și care face parte din familie Poaceae, este o plantă anuală origine a Egali. Această varietate de grâu crește până la 0,6 metri în înălțime și se adaptează la soarele plin cu sucuri umide care pot fi de tip linihos (sândal) sau greu (argila). Cunoscut pentru părți edibile sale, specifice semințele, grâuul club a fost cultivat pentru grăsimile sale utilizate în diverse aplicații culinare. Un caracter distinctiv este forma sa compactă, care poate fi potrivită pentru gardenuri mai mici sau zone unde spațiul este limitat.
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What is Club Wheat?
Club Wheat (Triticum aestivum compactum), cunoscut scientific orală sub denumirea de Triticum aestivum compactum și care face parte din familie Poaceae, este o plantă anuală origine a Egali.
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VCultivare
Cultivare
Light
Full sun
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Life cycle
Annual
Mature size
0.6 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Club Wheat for the first time
8steps
Start with club wheat as a simple annual crop, suitable for beginners.
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What you'll need
Club Wheat seeds, a garden plot or container pot, and basic gardening tools.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring when the soil is workable and temperatures are mild.
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Soil and container prep
Ensure the soil is well-draining with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5; mix in compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Direct sow seeds about 2 cm deep, spacing them 10-15 cm apart in rows 30 cm wide.
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First two weeks
Keep the soil consistently moist and provide full sun exposure to encourage healthy growth.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially during dry spells; mulch around plants for moisture retention. Watch out for pests like aphids.
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Harvest or pruning
Cut the mature stalks just above the ground when seeds are fully ripe and dry.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting too deep, neglecting to mulch, and not providing enough sunlight.
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Edible & utility
Edible parts:Seed
Edible uses: The seed of Club Wheat is edible and can be harvested for consumption. Typically, the seeds are cooked before eating, often used in similar ways to regular wheat grains. They can also be ground into flour for baking or added directly to dishes for a nutty flavor.
Other uses:BiomassMulchtextilesStarch
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VIIDistribuție
1 native · 29 introduced
Distribuție
1 native · 29 introducedDistribution across4 continents· 1 native· 29 introduced
Europe11 regions
introduced (11)AlbaniaAustriaBulgariaCyprusFranceGermanyItalyRussiaSpainUkraineUnited Kingdom
Asia5 regions
introduced (5)AfghanistanIndiaIranIraqKazakhstan
Americas1 region
introduced (1)Honduras
Africa4 regions
native (1)Egypt
introduced (3)AlgeriaEthiopiaMorocco
Broader regions
introduced:East Aegean Is., Central African Repu, Turkey-in-Europe, Kirgizstan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Alberta
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