Elymus scaber (Common wheat grass)

AdaptationWide range of soil types and acidity conditions. Found throughout the slopes and tablelands of New South Wales, southern Australia and in Western Australia.
Seasonal growth patternsCool season
Flowering timeLate winter to summer
CommentsFrequent recruitment.
Growth habitErect
Harvesting optionsHand and brush harvester
Expected germination80%
Sowing techniques / sowing depthBroadcast and direct drilling using a cone seeder / 5–20 mm.
Optimal germination temperature (°C)15–20
Harvesting / sowing commentsLow seed fill in some ecotypes.

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