Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
India, Iran
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
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Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Asafoetida
In German
Brotweizen
asafoetida
In French
pain de blé
Asafoetida
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
Asa fétida
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
Asafoetida
In Polish
chleb pszenny
Asafoetida
In Latin
Triticum
Asafoetida
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Asafoetida
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bread Wheat and Asafoetida Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Asafoetida are as follows:
Bread Wheat flower color: Yellow
Bread Wheat leaf color: Green and Light Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bread Wheat and Asafoetida
Care of Bread Wheat and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.