Polish Wheat

Triticum turgidum polonicum

Physical Characteristics

Triticum turgidum polonicum is a ANNUAL growing to 1.3 m (4ft 3in). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

The origin of this species is uncertain.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked[50, 105, 171]. It is usually ground into a flour and used as a cereal. High in gluten[61]. The large seeds are suitable for making macaroni but not for bread[46, 57, 61, 183]. The grain falls readily from the ears, it is of no value for milling[57].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known