Triticum dicoccum 'Utrechtse Blauwe' / 'Utrecht Blue'

  • Product number: 676455.1
  • Origin: Middle East
  • Latin: Triticum aestivum?

Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful wheat varieties on earth, with 4 rows of blue-grey seeds and long, black beards. Threshing is not so easy with this old variety, but oh well... above all, enjoy this beautiful wheat in the garden or in wonderful bouquets! This variety is said to have been widely cultivated around Utrecht until the beginning of the 20th century. We received the seeds from Salt Spring Seeds.

Names:
Latin: Triticum aestivum?
Dutch: Lange Baard Tarwe
Also known as: Utrecht Blue
English: Long Awns Wheat

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Sowing method: April-May directly on site. Rake in and press down seeds.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: N/A
  • Origin: Middle East
  • Average growth height: More than 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Triticum aestivum?
  • Dutch: Long Beard Wheat
  • Also known as: Utrecht Blue
  • English: Long Awns Wheat
  • All year round

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