Wheat normally needs between 110 and 130 days between sowing and harvest, depending upon climate, seed type, and soil conditions. Optimal crop management requires that the farmer have a detailed understanding of each stage of development in the growing plants. In particular, spring fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, and growth regulators are typically applied only at specific stages of plant development. For example, it is currently recommended that the second application of nitrogen is best done when the ear is about 1 cm in size. Knowledge of stages is also important to identify periods of higher risk from the climate. For example, pollen formation from the mother cell, and the stages between an thesis and maturity are susceptible to high temperatures, and this adverse effect is made worse by water stress. Farmers also benefit from knowing when the 'flag leaf' appears, as this leaf represents about 75% of photosynthesis reactions during the grain filling period, and so should be preserved from disease or insect attacks to ensure a good yield.

      More farmland is covered by wheat than any other crops with around 570,000,000 acres sown annually. Most people grow either two types of wheat, which are called winter or spring wheat, and are planted either during the fall or spring. You can learn how to plant wheat easily once you know your area's climate and what type of seeds to sow. Here's how to plant wheat:

1. Determine the climate where you wish to grow wheat. Winter wheat is planted in the fall and harvested in early spring. It also tends to be the preferred variety since it is more nutritious and competes with fewer weeds in the spring. Spring wheat is planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. It is the more common variety in areas that have colder winters.

2. Prepare to plant winter wheat in the fall, approximately 6 to 8 weeks before the soil freezes as this allows for strong root growth. Spring wheat can be planted as early as you can work the soil.




3. Use a rake, rototiller or shovel to prepare the soil. The ground needs to be as close to even as possible. The area you will be planting in should be about 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep.


4. Spread fertilizer over the prepared land. Keep in mind that if you live in a dry environment, the fertilizer will make the wheat grow faster and absorb all the moisture in the ground.

5.Plant the seeds. You can scatter the seeds in the prepared area or you can use a seed drill that makes holes every 6 inches (15.2 cm) and plants several seeds per hole. The benefit to a seed drill is it allows for easier weeding when the plants are young due to the space in between the seedlings. The drier the ground, the lighter you want to seed it since there is less moisture available.

6 .Cover the wheat seed with sufficient soil to prevent the seed from drying. For spring wheat, plant it 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) deep while winter wheat should be 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) deep. The seed should never be covered by more than 3 inches (7.6 cm) of soil.

7 .Water your planted wheat seeds two or three times a year if you have a dry climate.

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• Wheat can grow in a variety of climates and soils, but it thrives the best in temperate zones.
• As with most grasses, wheat thrives in moderate dampness, but it does not enjoy being submerged in water. Raised beds are a key way to ensure your wheat plants are not under water.
• If you want to grow wheat again, you must replant it since it's an annual plant.
• Planting wheat too early can expose the wheat to a myriad of environmental problems, including fall drought stress or spring freeze injury. Additionally, planting wheat too late may prevent the seedlings from developing fully and reducing total yield amounts.
  
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  How to Plant Wheat http://www.wikihow.com/Plant-Wheat
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