Rivet

Triticum turgidum. An old wheat species with large blond grains that are used in the production of pasta. Rivet has branched heads like Vavilov and is also bearded. Black awns. Grown primarily in temperate areas and is native to countries around the eastern Mediterranean, down to Iran and east to Xinjiang, China. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral, and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil. The plant can tolerate strong winds, but not maritime exposure. From Prairie Garden Seeds in Canada via Steve Seaman in California, USA