Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Durum, Einkorn, Khorasan, Norin 10, Winter Wheat
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
agricultural areas
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gold, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile, Well drained, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf streak and black chaff, Powdery mildew, Rust
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
-
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Protects from sun damage, Weightloss
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antihydrotic, Antipruritic, Antipyretic, Antivinous, Sedative, Stomachic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Straw
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Used for laundering, Used in paper industry
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Showy
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
TRITICUM aestivum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Bread Wheat, Common Wheat
Nutmeg
In German
Brotweizen
Muskatnuss
In French
pain de blé
noix de muscade
In Spanish
El pan de trigo
nuez moscada
In Greek
ψωμί ολικής αλέσεως
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
pão de trigo
noz-moscada
In Polish
chleb pszenny
gałka muszkatołowa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Bread Wheat and Nutmeg
Season and care of Bread Wheat and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Bread Wheat and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bread Wheat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bread Wheat is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bread Wheat is Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Bread Wheat and Nutmeg Physical Information
Bread Wheat and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Bread Wheat height is 60.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bread Wheat and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Bread Wheat and Nutmeg
Care of Bread Wheat and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bread Wheat pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bread Wheat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.