About Egyptian Wheat
Egyptian wheat is a tall (6–12 ft) warm-season sorghum type planted across the South for turkey, dove, and quail because it produces large, accessible seed heads on stalks that stand through hunting season. The dense canopy doubles as loafing and screening cover that turkeys and quail use heavily. It is often paired with chufa to extend turkey attraction across a larger area.
How much Egyptian Wheat seed per acre?
The standard broadcast seeding rate for Egyptian Wheat is 10–15 lbs per acre, dropping to about 6.5 lbs per acre when drilled. A tall sorghum type sold under the 'Egyptian wheat' name; genetics vary by supplier — confirm the variety. Rates reflect sorghum-type plantings. The calculator above scales this to your exact plot size and converts it into the number of retail bags to buy.
When to plant Egyptian Wheat
Egyptian Wheat is a warm-season crop. In the northern US, plant in mid May–Jun; farther south, plant in mid Apr–mid Jun. Sow it 1" deep and plan on 75–100 days.
Soil, pH & fertilizer
Aim for a soil pH near 6.5(don't go below ~5.5). 120–150 lbs/ac actual N total, split-applied; heavy N feeder. Not sure where your soil sits? Read our soil test & lime guide.
Egyptian Wheat blends well with chufa, browntop millet, sunflowers if you want a more diverse, resilient plot.
Egyptian Wheat FAQ
- How much Egyptian Wheat seed do I need per acre?
- Broadcast Egyptian Wheat at about 10–15 lbs per acre, or 6.5 lbs per acre if you drill it. A tall sorghum type sold under the 'Egyptian wheat' name; genetics vary by supplier — confirm the variety. Rates reflect sorghum-type plantings.
- When should I plant Egyptian Wheat?
- In the northern US plant in mid May–Jun; in the South plant in mid Apr–mid Jun. Expect 75–100 days.
- What soil pH does Egyptian Wheat need?
- Egyptian Wheat does best at a soil pH around 6.5 (minimum ~5.5). 120–150 lbs/ac actual N total, split-applied; heavy N feeder.
- Do deer like Egyptian Wheat?
- Deer preference: low — turkey/dove seed and screening cover; deer browse young plants lightly.