When is autumn wheat harvested?

Autumn wheat is generally wheat harvested in autumn. Generally speaking, August is the best season for harvesting wheat. It is recommended to choose sunny weather after the wheat is ripe and start harvesting.

Autumn wheat ripening

Generally speaking, wheat can be divided into spring wheat and autumn wheat due to different planting seasons. Spring wheat usually matures in July-August, while autumn wheat matures in May-July of the following year.

Autumn wheat harvest

Due to the differences in climate and planting soil in various parts of my country, the maturity and harvest period of autumn wheat is also different. It is generally harvested within the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, and the wheat yield harvested at this time is the highest.

Autumn wheat production area and yield

Autumn wheat prefers a warm growing environment and is grown in many places in my country. Common producing areas include Hebei, Henan, Shanxi, Shandong, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai and other provinces.

The per-acre yield of autumn wheat is about 800-1100 jin, but the specific yield is not fixed and may be affected by many factors such as soil, climate, and variety. It is recommended to use high-quality special wheat for production.