Bread tastes best when you bake it yourself. But they go one step further by not only making the dough in-house, but also by growing the grain required for this themselves. Convince yourself in this article that it is not that difficult. Here you will find valuable tips and useful information about the different varieties.

Winter wheat is planted in May

planting guide

time

Domestic cereal varieties are divided into two groups. Depending on which species you choose, you should adhere to the recommended time for sowing:

  • Winter wheat: sow in autumn, harvest in May
  • Spring wheat: sow in spring, harvest in autumn

Winter wheat produces much higher yields because the grain has more time to ripen.

Action

  1. Calculate the required area depending on the desired quantity.
  2. Decide on one of the wheat varieties mentioned above.
  3. Alternatively, you can of course also grow millet, corn, rye, barley or oats.
  4. Choose a sunny location.
  5. Dig the soil 15 cm deep.
  6. A rotary tiller works best for this.
  7. Level the area.
  8. Work compost into the soil (only if the soil is very dry).
  9. Sow one seed per 2.5 square meters.
  10. Work the seeds into the soil with a rake.
  11. Layer a 4 cm layer of soil over the seeds.
  12. Water the seeds immediately after sowing.
  13. Also keep the soil moist (depending on the amount of rainfall).
  14. Remove emerging weeds regularly.
  15. Keep snails and pests away.

Furthermore, their homeland decides which variety is best suited for domestic cultivation. In some regions durum wheat thrives better, in other regions soft wheat has better growth prospects. Incidentally, the type of grain also depends on the later intended use:

  • Soft wheat for sweet pastries (low gluten)
  • Durum wheat for bread or pasta (high gluten content)

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Vegetable garden