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Spelt

Spelt (Triticum aestivum var. spelta) is a sub-species of common wheat. It has been grown in Europe for about 300 years. Spelt was introduced to the United States in the 1890s. (from Alternative Field Crop Manual)

• Spelt - Alternative Field Crop Manual (Purdue)

• Spelt - Loose Smut (Ohio State)

• Seed Treatments for Agronomic Crops (Ohio State Guide)

• Fungicide labels - Spelt is very susceptible to loose smut, making a fungicide application necessary. Dividend XL and Raxil-Thiram are both effective on loose smut. Their labels are linked below. A certified seed treater/conditioner must make the fungicide application to spelt seed.

  • Pesticide Labels (find the most recent pesticide labels) | html

• Spelt Recipes

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