Wheat Crop: Fill Gaps During First Irrigation for Optimal Yield

• Farmers should perform gap filling during the first irrigation of wheat if germination is low.
• Gap filling ensures adequate plant density, which is crucial for maximizing wheat production.
• Agricultural expert Dr. N.P. Gupta recommends gap filling to prevent production loss due to insufficient plant count.
• To gap fill: After the first irrigation, when the soil is moist, create small furrows in empty spots, drop seeds, and cover.
• Crucially, use the same wheat seed variety for gap filling to maintain crop uniformity and avoid potential market price reductions.

Why It Matters: Farmers can maximize wheat yield by filling gaps in fields after first irrigation.