Khorasan

Triticum turgidum, ssp. turanicum

This ancient and easy to grow wheat variety comes from Western Asia and found its way to North America via Egypt after WWII. Also called Kamut, it has large seedheads and produces well in a wide range of soil conditions. Enjoy boiled as wheat berries, ground into a flour, and the large heads with decorative black awns make it a great choice for dried floral arrangements.

Avoid growing in water-logged soils as it can be prone to root rot in colder weather.

Certified Organic

Growing instructions

For spring wheat: Direct sow in mid to late spring once soil temperatures reach 4-10 degrees or when soil can be "worked". Planting early is recommended to maximize yield.

For winter wheat: Direct sow in late August to late-September. Germinated seeds develop a crown 3-4 leaves before going dormant over winter. The exact planting window depends on your specific region to balance root growth with the risk of freezing damage before winter.

Wheat can be sown 2cm deep in full sun to partial shade.