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Wheat 'SS520'

Triticumaestivum

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Triticum (TRY-ti-kum)
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Species
aestivum (EE-stiv-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

A very high yielding winter wheat recommended for the mid-Atlantic and Southeast. From Southern States Cooperative.

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