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Nebraska WheatThe latest Extension information on wheat production and management practices from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Crop Growth and DevelopmentUnderstanding plant development can be helpful for making management decisions. The optimum timing of fertilizer, irrigation, herbicide, insecticide, and fungicide applications are best determined by crop growth stage rather than calendar date. The impact of various crop stresses such as frost, heat, drought, disease, insect damage, or weed competition can be more accurately predicted with a clear understanding of the relationships between crop growth stage and plant response to stress. Major growth stages: Germination ► Seedling ► Tillering ► Stem elongation (jointing) ► Booting ► Heading ► Flowering (anthesis) ► Milk ► Dough ► Ripening Additional Resources
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Contact Us or SubscribeSign up for updates to the CropWatch: Wheat Production Systems Web pages Add my name to the list - email notification. Contact UsDrew Lyon Wheat FactsWinter wheat is one of the major field crops grown in Nebraska, along with corn and soybean.
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