Wheat (Food Grain Seeds)
High-quality wheat seed suitable for irrigated and rainfed conditions. Stable yield and good grain quality.
Key Features
- Optimum sowing window in November for most zones
- Use certified seed with proper treatment before sowing
- Timely weeding and nutrient management improves yield
- Harvest at physiological maturity and store properly
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Prefers cool season for sowing with optimum temperature around 20–25°C. Performs well on loam to clay loam soils with good fertility.
Yield Estimates
35–60 q/ha depending on irrigation and timeliness of operations.
Packaging & Usage
Recommended seed rate and treatment vary by method; see agronomy notes.
Key Points
Key Points
- Optimum sowing window in November for most zones
- Use certified seed with proper treatment before sowing
- Timely weeding and nutrient management improves yield
- Harvest at physiological maturity and store properly
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Best on well-drained loam to clay loam soils; tolerates heavier soils under good drainage.
Water & Irrigation
Critical irrigations at crown root initiation, tillering, booting and grain filling in irrigated systems.
Sowing
Preparation
Prepare a fine, firm seedbed free from weeds; ensure adequate moisture for germination.
Sowing Depth
Sow at 4–5 cm depth to ensure good emergence.
Spacing
Use line sowing with 20–22 cm row spacing for efficient management.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing with seed drill
- •Broadcasting (requires higher seed rate)
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
100–125 kg/ha depending on method and sowing time
Harvesting
Harvest when grains are hard and straw turns yellow; avoid shattering losses.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry thoroughly to safe moisture before threshing and storage.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced N-P-K as per soil test; split nitrogen with first and second irrigations.
Weed Control
Use pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicides as per recommendations; maintain weed-free field during first 35 days.
Pest & Disease Management
Monitor for rusts and aphids; use recommended fungicides/insecticides as needed.
