Boost Wheat Yields: Expert Tips for Timely Sowing & Essential Seed Treatment

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News18•07-01-2026, 20:09
Boost Wheat Yields: Expert Tips for Timely Sowing & Essential Seed Treatment
- •Wheat sowing is ideal until December 15, but can extend to January 15 if fields are unprepared.
- •Use 100 kg of seeds per hectare for timely sowing; increase by 25% for late sowing, advises Dr. Akhilesh Shah.
- •Seed treatment is crucial 4 hours before sowing to protect crops from pests and diseases.
- •Agricultural expert Dr. Akhilesh Shah recommends using 'Saaf' fungicide for wheat seed treatment.
- •Mix 2 grams of 'Saaf' per kilogram of seeds with a little water, then sow after 4 hours for better yield.
Why It Matters: Proper sowing time, seed quantity, and fungicide treatment are vital for maximizing wheat yield.
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