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Rabi (Winter) • Cereal Grain
Wheat (Gehun)
Triticum aestivum
Premier staple food grain. Bhalia wheat of Gujarat (grown under conserved moisture) has high protein and carotene.
Optimal Temperature
12°C - 25°C
Ideal Soil Moisture
35% - 60%
Daily Sunlight
6+ Hours/day
Growth Cycle
120 - 140 days
Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios
Recommended Soil:
Well-drained fertile clay loam or loamy soil with rich organic content.
Recommended NPK Ratio:120:60:40 kg/ha
Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements
6 essential irrigations: CRI stage (21 days), Tillering (40 days), Jointing (60 days), Flowering (80 days), Milking (95 days).
Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities
- Yellow/Brown Rust (Puccinia)
- Loose Smut
- Aphids during grain filling
- Termites
Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling
Harvest when stalks turn golden-yellow, grains harden and moisture drops below 14%.