How to Grow Bulgur
Bulgur is the name for tiny, cracked whole wheat berries that can be cooked and served as a healthy whole grain side dish. Bulgur has a nutty flavor and is loaded with nutrients, including iron, vitamin B and dietary fiber. Growing wheat is a relatively easy task. You can make bulgur from any variety of wheat. Plant winter wheat varieties in mid-September to mid-October. Plant spring wheat in the early spring. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Clear a large area, about 10 feet by 10 feet, in your yard or garden. Remove any grass or weeds and rake the soil to make the planting area smooth and flat. Till the land with a tiller if the soil has not been previously used for planting.
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Spread the wheat seeds over the cleared area using a seed broadcaster.
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Rake the planting area again to ensure all of the seeds are evenly covered with soil.
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Water the planting area well after planting. Continue to water spring wheat once a month. Water winter wheat only when the soil becomes very dry, if at all.
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Remove any weeds that appear in the growing area as soon as possible.
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Harvest the bulgur when the wheat turns yellow and the wheat kernels feel dry. Harvest the plants with a scythe, cutting down the wheat stalks and gathering them into bundles. Secure the bundles with twine as you work.
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Remove the wheat berries and soak them overnight. Steam the soaked berries until they are soft; then allow the berries to dry in the sun or in a 150-degree oven. When the berries are completely dry, your bulgur wheat is ready to cook.
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Tips & Warnings
Fertilize your soil before planting if the soil quality is poor. Wheat grows best in soil that is high in potassium and not very acidic.
References
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