Egyptian Wheat Seed

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Egyptian Wheat Food Plot Seeds

Egyptian wheat is a member of the sorghum family and is excellent for quail. Bears large seed heads. Seeds will be ready for game 110 days after emergence. Plant after danger of frost at one inch deep.

Use 10 lbs. per acre.

Egyptian wheat produces long, slender stalks that reach 7 to 10 feet in height. The loose seed heads are borne on light, drooping stems clustered at the top of the plants. The rounded, slightly flattened seeds are smaller than most other grain sorghum seeds and are enclosed by light husks. Egyptian wheat matures at 120 to 140 days.

Excellent Quail Food Plot Seed

Several characteristics of Egyptian wheat make it ideally suited as a food and cover plant for quail. Unlike other grain sorghums, Egyptian wheat is not prone to damage by flocks of blackbirds. Its spindly seed heads prevent blackbirds and other relatively large birds from perching on the upper stems to eat the seeds.

Egyptian wheat mature s late, and its seeds last into late winter, when native foods of quail are scarce. Quail will begin using Egyptian wheat seeds as soon as they mature, but quail probably benefit most from these seeds during late fall and winter.

The tall growth structure of the plants provides protective cover where quail can feed while remaining safe from detection or successful attack by predators. Its growth form also provides good cover for young quail.

Deer damage to t he plant is usually not a problem. Although deer will eat Egyptian wheat seed heads, use by deer is not excessive, except in years of poor acorn production

Establishment Plot Selection. Egyptian wheat grows best on fertile, well-drained sites receiving full or lightly filtered sunlight. It is suited to all regions of Alabama, but it grows poorly in deep, excessively drained, sandy soils.

Plots should be located in or near good quail cover. Good locations include fields, field edges, utility right-of-ways, and forest openings.

Plot Size.

Well-managed plots of 1/10 to 1/4 acre are large enough to supplement native foods of quail. Long, relatively narrow plots are preferable to other shapes. Plots should be at least 15 feet, but not more than 25 feet, in width for efficient bird dog work and hunting.

Soil Preparation.

Thoroughly disk the plots well before planting. Harrow plots no later than late April to avoid destroying quail nests. Planting Dates. Plant Egyptian wheat after all danger of frost has past, but before June 1. The best dates for planting Egyptian wheat in Alabama are from April 15 to May 15.

Planting Methods.

Egyptian wheat seed should be planted in rows spaced 3 feet apart. Broadcast planting is usually unsatisfactory. Plant 4 to 6 pounds of seed per acre. The best production generally occurs at lower rates (4 pounds per acre). The ideal spacing for the plants leaves about 3 to 4 inches between adjacent plants in the row.

Fertilizing.

Fertilize plots according to soil-test recommendations. If the soil is not tested, apply about 400 pounds of 5-10-10 or its equivalent per acre. Side-dressing is necessary for good seed production. Side-dress with 75 to 100 pounds of ammonium nitrate per acre when plants reach 15 to 25 inches in height. If weed control by cultivation is needed, side-dress during the last cultivation.

Maintenance

Although some seeds from the last growing season may sprout and produce seeds the following year, Egyptian wheat plots should be replanted each year. The same plots may be planted in successive years, but repeated plantings usually require cultivation for weed control.

For quail-management purposes, it is best to establish new plantings adjacent to or near earlier plantings. Seed-producing grasses and weeds will volunteer in idle plantings. This native vegetation will provide additional, varied food sources for quail. By planting original plots on a 3-to-5 year rotation, the abundance and diversity of quail food can be maximized.

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    Steve Hungerford S. H. Steve H.
    29-12-2023

    Seed order

    Shipment arrived in a couple days in good condition. Will use seed world again

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    Ryan Parslow R. P. Ryan P.
    25-06-2023

    Seed is packed well, let’s see what happens!

    I was satisfied with my purchase. The Egyptian wheat I am using for a food plot screen, so let’s hope it germinates over the prepped soil!

  • Kron . K. K.
    23-06-2023

    Egyptian wheat

    Timely delivery Fresh seeds

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    Hal Turk H. T. Hal T.
    18-06-2023

    Egyptian wheat

    Bag was busted when the box arrived. Seed was all over the box. The exterior of the box seemed to be intact.

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    Ken Sinyard K. S. Ken S.
    05-06-2023

    Excellent Service

    Product was fairly priced, and received very quickly.

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    Todd Zippe T. Z. Todd Z.
    14-04-2023

    Egiption wheat seed

    Little bit of issues on shipping, but made it in good condition. Thanks Todd zippe .

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    Andrew Jundt A. J. Andrew J.
    20-03-2023

    Feedback

    Ordered product was a bit delayed on getting the order out for shipment but all n all I got my order and very pleased.

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    Steven Loving S. L. Steven L.
    11-02-2023

    Seed

    Showed up fast, shipping high. Price itself good

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    Todd Z. T. Z. Todd Z.
    21-12-2022

    Egyptian wheat seed, pheasants really

    Egyptian wheat seed, pheasants really love them really attracted to , and quail really enjoy watching them

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Category: Egyptian Wheat

Type: Food Plot Seeds

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