Grains: plants for full sun

These plants want 6 or more hours of direct sun a day: the brightest beds, south-facing borders and open plots.

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Grains

Barley is a cereal grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years. It is characterized by its elongated, slender stalks and…

Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum) is a fast-growing, annual flowering plant primarily cultivated for its seeds, which are used as a…

Corn, or maize, is a tall annual grass that is widely cultivated for its large, edible kernels. It is an essential staple crop in many…

Einkorn is an ancient wheat grown for its small, golden grains. It was among the first cereals domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and…

Farro is the culinary name most often applied to emmer wheat, an ancient domesticated grain, although the label is also used for einkorn…

Flax is an annual flowering plant grown for its oil-rich seeds, called flaxseed or linseed, as well as for the long fibers in its stems…

Millet is a group of small-seeded grasses, belonging to the family Poaceae, that are cultivated primarily as food crops. Known for their…

Oats are a species of cereal grain that belong to the genus Avena. They are primarily cultivated for their seeds, which are commonly used…

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) is an annual flowering plant in the amaranth family, known primarily for its edible seeds, which are often…

Rice is a cereal grain that is one of the most widely consumed staple foods in the world. It is typically grown in flooded fields (paddy…

Rye is a cereal grain that is part of the wheat tribe (Triticeae). It is grown extensively as a grain for both human consumption and…

Sorghum, scientifically known as Sorghum bicolor, is a versatile and drought-resistant cereal grain that belongs to the grass family…

Spelt is a type of hulled wheat grown for its edible grain. It is often treated as a distinct species, although some botanical…

Triticale is a cereal grain created by crossing wheat (Triticum) with rye (Secale). Breeders developed it to combine wheat’s grain yield…

Wheat is a cereal grain that belongs to the grass family. The plant is cultivated worldwide and is one of the most important staple foods…