If improved varieties are selected to sown in Wheat Cultivation, then bumper production of the crop is certain.
Rabi season has started & farmers are preparing to sow wheat, which is the main crop of Rabi season in their fields. For wheat cultivation, the first thing is about the preparation of the field, the variety of wheat, and the process of sowing.
Pusa Tejas
This is a new variety of wheat and it has been identified for Central India. This variety matures in 3 to 4 irrigations and gives around 55-75 quintal yield per hectare. This wheat can also be used to make food items such as pasta, noodles & macaroni along with chapattis. It has nutrients such as protein, vitamin-A, iron & zinc.
HI-8663 (HI-8663)
This variety gives high quality & yield. It can tolerate heat. Not only this, but the crop is ready for maturity in 120-130 days and the yield we get through this is 50-55 quintals.
Pusa Ujala
A new variety of wheat, Pusa Ujala, has been developed for such peninsular areas where the irrigation facilities are limited. This variety matures in 1 to 2 irrigations & yields 30 to 44 quintals per hectare. Let us tell you that this variety of wheat contains a good amount of protein, iron & zinc.
J-W 3336 (J-W 3336)
This variety has been developed under the Nutrifarm scheme. Zinc is abundant in it & it prepares the crop in 2 to 3 irrigations. This means the crop is ready in 110 days & 50-60 quintal yield per hectare is obtained.
SRI Method :
On cultivation with this method, the cost of wheat cultivation becomes half as compared to the traditional method. Normally the wheat can be sown in the middle of November-December by SRI Method.
SRI method of Wheat Cultivation –
- Plant the seeds in a row at a distance of 20 cm.
- You can also take the help of a desi plow or for this.
- With the help of this, make a 3 to 4 cm deep groove at a distance of 20 cm, as well as 20 cm in it.
- Keep putting 2 seeds in one place at a distance.
- After sowing, cover the seeds with light soil, and then the plants emerge in 2 to 3 days after sowing.
- Keep a square (20 by 20 cm) distance between the rows so that the seed gives enough space for each plant.