Wheat

Wheat is the leading export crop in the U.S.

• True

• False

The wheat kernel is made up of three separate parts in the milling process: the endosperm, the bran, and the germ.

• True

• False

Wheat is sown in_______ and harvested ________

• spring/winter

• autumn /summer

• spring/summer

• autumn/ winter

wheat grains are measured on their

• protein quality

• whole grain

• germ quality

• starch content

white flour is different to whole grain flour because it uses

• only the germ

• only the endosperm

• only the bran

• all the grain

ideal temperature to grow wheat is

• 0-30

• 5-20

• 12-25

• -5-27

when is frost really bad for the crop

• flowering

• germination

• growth

• harvest

wheat seeds should be planted (sown) to a depth of

• 15-30 mm

• 25-50 mm

• 10-20 mm

• 30-60 mm

Wheat grain is really to harvest when the head has a moisture content of

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

how many serves of grain should you have per day

• 1-2

• 2-4

• 4-6

• 6-8