Winter Wheat Seeds – Cold-Hardy, High-Yield Heirloom Grain (Triticum aestivum) – Ideal for Fall Planting & Fresh Milling
Minimum: 300+ Seeds
Plant in Fall. Harvest in Summer. Bake from Your Own Backyard.
Grow your own grain with Winter Wheat, a cold-hardy heirloom variety of Triticum aestivum perfect for home gardeners, homesteaders, and small-scale growers who want to mill, bake, or brew from scratch. Sown in the fall and harvested the following summer, winter wheat develops strong root systems over winter, leading to higher yields, better weed suppression, and more resilient plants come spring.
Whether you're dreaming of farm-fresh bread, artisan pasta, homemade flour, or golden wheat berries for hearty meals, this traditional grain connects you to centuries of agricultural heritage, with flavor and nutrition modern wheat can’t match.
Why Grow Winter Wheat?
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Cold-tolerant heirloom, thrives in zones with freezing winters
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Sow in fall, harvest in early to mid-summer
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Ideal for fresh flour milling, baking, and cereal grain
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Strong root systems help suppress weeds naturally
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Grows 3–4 feet tall with graceful golden seed heads
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Makes beautiful cover crop or ornamental grain addition
Culinary Uses
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Grind into whole wheat flour for rustic bread, pancakes, and pasta
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Use wheat berries in salads, soups, and grain bowls
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Sprout for nutritious microgreens or wheatgrass
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Toast and crack for bulgur-style dishes or cereal
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Brew into traditional beers or ferment into miso-like pastes
Nutritional Benefits
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High in fiber, protein, and essential minerals
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Whole grains support heart health, digestion, and energy levels
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Excellent source of B-vitamins and antioxidants
Growing Tips for Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum)
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Plant in fall, about 6–8 weeks before your first hard frost
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Sow seeds 1/2"–1" deep, 6" apart in rows, or broadcast for larger plots
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Prefers well-drained soil with full sun
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Water lightly after planting; the wheat will germinate and develop roots before winter dormancy
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In spring, growth resumes rapidly, fertilize with compost or organic matter
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Harvest in summer when seed heads turn golden and dry
Pro Tip: Use the wheat stalks after harvest as straw mulch, chicken bedding, or natural crafts like wreaths and bundles.
Did You Know?
Winter wheat produces higher yields than spring wheat due to its longer growing season. It also enriches soil structure and helps prevent erosion during the dormant months, making it both a food crop and an ecological asset.
From Seed to Loaf—Rediscover Real Wheat 🌾
Whether you're milling flour, sprouting microgreens, or simply admiring golden stalks waving in the breeze, Winter Wheat is more than a crop, it's a return to slow, intentional food.
Sow this fall. Reap your own harvest. Taste the difference.