Triticale is a cover crop — grown to build and protect the soil rather than for a harvest of its own.
Zones
Data not available
pH Range
5-8
Sun
Full Sun
Days to Maturity
120
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What Triticale is
Triticale grows as an annual and reaches around four feet at maturity. It blooms in late spring.
How to grow Triticale
Triticale does best in full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun a day — and soil from pH 5 to 8, on well-drained ground. It needs around 1,200 growing degree days to mature and a growing season of at least 90 frost-free days, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
Data not available
USDA PHZM 2023
Soil pH
5 - 8
USDA PLANTS Database
Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
well (dry spells)
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Days to Maturity
120 days
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GDD Required
1200+
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Mature Height
4 ft
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Frost-Free Days
90+
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Start the season right
Plant triticale in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sun, once the soil has warmed and frost risk has passed.
Match the soil
Triticale prefers pH 5 to 8 (USDA PLANTS Database). A quick soil test from your local Extension lab tells you whether to add lime or sulfur to land in band.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. A 2–3 inch mulch layer holds moisture without waterlogging.
Turn it in before it seeds
Cut triticale down or turn it into the soil before it sets seed, while the growth is still green — that's when it returns the most to the ground.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — triticale isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Triticale isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data — pair it with high-value bloomers nearby to feed bees.
Where Triticale thrives
Whether triticale thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
See if Triticale will thrive on your land
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Triticale in my zone?
Zone data for triticale is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
When should you plant Triticale?
Most growers plant triticale after the last spring frost, once the soil has warmed, leaving enough of the season for its 90-day frost-free need. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Triticale need?
Triticale needs full sun — a spot that catches at least 6 hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Triticale need?
Triticale prefers soil pH 5 to 8, on well-drained ground (USDA PLANTS Database). Your report scores your parcel's actual soil against that using USDA SSURGO data.
Does Triticale attract pollinators?
Triticale isn't classified as a notable pollinator plant in our data. Pairing it with high-value bloomers nearby keeps bees and butterflies fed.
Is Triticale safe for pets?
Triticale is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data (ASPCA). Always supervise pets around new plantings.