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White Sonora

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Triticum aestivum. A beardless spring wheat. The compact head is medium long, with a soft kernel. Highly adaptable, nutritious, delicious, and versatile in the kitchen. The soft kernels are easy to grind and better for using in pastry due to its low protein content. When milled, it produces a light, white flour with a slight sweet taste. For areas with mild winter climates, White Sonora is planted and sprouts in the fall, from approximately November to December and harvested in June before the onset of the summer rains. Plant in the spring in other areas. The hulls are easy to remove without specialized equipment, making it a good option for small garden operations.

Originally brought into the U.S. from Magdelena Mission in northern Sonora, where it has been grown since around 1670. Common among the Pima and Yuma after 1820 who became large-scale wheat exporters. Piman growth of White Sonora is credited with the prevention of starvation among both the Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War when millions of pounds were produced and exported east.

The flour gave rise to the oversized tortillas used for burritos and burros common in Borderlands cuisine. The wheat berries (the entire unprocessed wheat kernel) can be used in stews. The wheat berries are also used to make wheat beers. Organically grown. A single packet of wheat seeds will plant a 3 ft x 3 ft with a dense stand of wheat. An 8 oz bag of seed will be enough to cover a 35 ft x 35 ft (1225 sq ft) plot. Larger areas should use a seeding rate of 70-100 lbs per acre. From our Seed Bank Collection.

Approx. 28g/700 seeds per packet.
Approx. 2850 seeds per 4 oz.
Limit 3 packets.

$3.95

Grows well in Tucson

I have planted White Sonora wheat the past two Decembers in a small 50-sq ft raised bed in Tucson. The wheat grass grows green and lush to a hearty 3-4 ft tall and then matures in the heat to a light brown. Last year, I snipped off the mature wheat heads in May, threshed them in an old food processor, and winnowed the chaff from the grain in a shallow dish using a hair dryer and/or the breeze. I grind 4-5 tablespoons of the wheat berries every week to make a half cup of flour, which I add to my mesquite cornbread recipe. Delicious!

So far so good!

I sowed the seeds March 20th directly on the ground and sprouted by March 27th.
I live in Baja California at an altitude of 1100 meters. It is still quite chilly, and our last expected light frost is May 15th. Will be reporting later in the season! Excited to see them grow as it’s my first time growing wheat.

Great organization with great seeds!

NSS has some of the most interesting and unique seed varieties you can find! The seeds are high quality and their mission is important. Highly recommend!

White Sonora Rocks!

The wheat sprouted speedily and is looking vigorous and healthy at this time. Can't wait to see it mature and have the first taste.

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I am trying this wheat as a fall planted crop in a zone 7, 4000 feet elevation. Started 300 seeds in container, excellent germination. Planted out on 12 inch centers after 21 days. Doing good at this point. Good quick service.

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