Common  (Triticum aestivum) and Durum (Triticum durum) Wheat are crops good for many areas, very variable enviromental conditions, and very different soil compositions. In spite of this, favorable environmental conditions and agricultural techniques result in higher outputs.

The rules that regulates wheat cultivation concern: choice of the variety; preparation of the plot for sowing; crop rotation; manuring; irrigation; defense against parasites.

The needs of the plant are different at various stages of its biological cycle, both for what concerns the weather (temperature) and the availability of water in the soil.