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Durum Wheat

Triticum turgidum subsp. durum, Poaceae

Zones
5–9
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Industrial HempCannabis sativa
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
Austrian Winter PeaPisum sativum subsp. arvense
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Bisset BambooPhyllostachys bissetii

Bamboo's aggressive root system and dense growth suppress cereal crops through competition and mild allelopathy

Giant CaneArundinaria gigantea

Giant cane forms dense stands that suppress cereal crops through light and nutrient competition

Golden WattleAcacia pycnantha

Acacia species can have allelopathic effects and compete with cereal crops for resources

Common Questions

What zones does Durum Wheat grow in?

Durum Wheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Durum Wheat?

Good companions for Durum Wheat include Industrial Hemp, Austrian Winter Pea.

Design guilds with Durum Wheat and see companion relationships visually.

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