Organic Vaughan Turkey Wheat
Triticum aestivum
Very Rare. Pkg contains only 25 seeds.
A selection from Turkey wheat made in the Texas Panhandle around 1932.
Turkey wheat itself was brought to America from Russia in 1873.
Drought tolerant.
Winter hardy.
Awned.
Average plant height is 4' which is typical of heirloom types, but can be a problem with lodging in high wind areas.
Seed Head length is 3.5".
6-14 seed heads per plant.
Landrace wheat. There seems to be a great deal of varitation in this line. Many awned and awnless types. Height also varies greatly. A good candidate for local adaptation, if you are willing to make yearly selections.
Very Rare. Pkg contains only 25 seeds.