| Species: |
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. emend. Thell.) |
| Cultivars: |
Longhorn, Lockett.
(All grazing dual use). |
| Origin: |
Turkey |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay, grain. |
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| Description: |
Texas is 2nd producing state after Kansas. |
General:
Life Span:
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2-4 feet tall, bunchgrass.
Annual
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| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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5.5-8.0
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
10-66 inches. (In north-central Texas 25-30 inches).
Cold tolerant. Second most cold tolerant small grain after rye.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
General: |
90-100 lb PLS/A
September-October
1.0 inch
7.5-10/A
December-April
4000-6000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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- When planted for grazing an awnless variety is recommended.
- For dual use (grazing/grain) plant early, graze for 3 months (Mid Nov-Mid. Feb.) take cattle off at first hollow stem (Mid. February) and let produce grain (In dual use there is approximately 10% losses in grain yield).
- 10 plants/sq.ft are considered adequate stands.
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