When does winter wheat go dormant in Virginia?

[WTNUT]

I have a friend that wants to plant - actually did plant - winter wheat and he wanted to know when it would go dormant this winter. He is in northern Virginia and I told him I did not know. I did tell him that Rye grain would probably grow some all winter for him.


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[4wanderingeyes]

Winter wheat is pretty hardy as well and can survive some lower 20’s before it goes dormant.


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[FarmerDan]

Good question! In northern Virginia it may never go dormant. Growth slows down, though. When depends on soil temperatures. Things really start to hinge at 50-degrees. Around here some Novembers are way too warm..Other
years way too cold. Practically, if you want a calendar date pick the week after Thanksgiving.

 

[WTNUT]

Thanks guys. I knew you all would have some intell. I think he just planted it and it should germinate no problem. I also think it is more for next spring, but am not sure. He is new to the game and is doing a little of everything. A lot like a kid in the candy story trying it all to see what he likes - yep he has already spit out a few chocolates that were too rich for his taste.


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