Zone 1 Coverage
Planting Timeline — All Varieties
Variety Comparison
| Variety ↑ | Days | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Black Tip Wheat | 75-80 | Moderate |
| Frosted Explosion | 84-112 | Moderate |
| Green Drops | 65-75 | Moderate |
| Silver Tip | 60-75 | Moderate |
Variety Details
Black Tip Wheat
Very fancy white glumes (kernels) offset by long black awns. Easy textural element for fresh and dried bouquets. Also known as durum wheat.
Frosted Explosion
The airy flower plumes add sparkle to bouquets and landscapes. A productive filler for bouquets, and a carefree bedding plant. For cut-flower production, keep harvested for second and subsequent flushes of stems.
Green Drops
Stems can be harvested early when bead-like tassels are sparkling bright green. Or for a more autumnal look, harvest a bit later when seed heads have developed hues of purple and gold, and a deeper, graceful arch. Uniform plants can be used fresh or dried. Plumes are approx. 4-7" long, depending on stage of harvest. Similar in appearance to broom corn, but the plants are faster growing, and the plant height and habit are much more manageable.
Silver Tip
Green-to-white glumes and awns. 4" heads (not counting the awns). Easy textural element for fresh and dried bouquets. Vigorous wheat/rye cross.
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