Species: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L. emend. Thell.) Cultivars: Longhorn, Lockett. (All grazing dual use). Origin: Turkey Use: Grazing, hay, grain.

Description: Texas is 2nd producing state after Kansas. General: Life Span: 2-4 feet tall, bunchgrass. Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 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. Management: 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 Notes: 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.