Maris Wigeon

Triticum aestivum

This is an excellent all-purpose wheat and makes great bread. It has a semi-hard, golden orange grain. Developed in 1964, the stalks were used for thatching in the UK as they were exceptionally strong and not prone to fungus. Resists lodging and sheds rain exceptionally well. We were impressed with the yield in our trials. 

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.