Growing guide · Field crops
Winter wheat
Triticum aestivum
Autumn-sown wheat (73,000 ha in 2025). Overwintering is the main risk.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sowing / planting | September (zone II: first half) | [2] |
| Sowing depth | no exact value in the sources | |
| Seed rate / spacing | 500 seeds/m², about 190–260 kg/ha | [2] |
| pH | above 6.2 | [2] |
| Harvest | combine below 25 %, dry below 14 % | [2] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.