| Common Name | Common wheat / Bread wheat |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Triticum |
| Species | Aestivum |
| Origin | Fertile Crescent |
| Blooming | Spring flowering; spikelets emerge in late spring to early summer |
| Leaf Color | blue-green to bright green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Kitchen garden plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained loamy soil with pH 6.0-7.5; fertile soils preferred for optimal yield
Moderate watering during germination and tillering; reduce before harvest to prevent disease
Full sun exposure required; minimum 6 hours daily for proper grain development
Apply nitrogen-based fertilizers at planting and during vegetative growth stages
Remove diseased or damaged stalks timely; no regular pruning required for grain production
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