Late Wheat Sowing? Plant These 5 Heat-Tolerant Varieties in January!

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News18•31-12-2025, 14:37
Late Wheat Sowing? Plant These 5 Heat-Tolerant Varieties in January!
- •Discover 5 special wheat varieties ideal for late January sowing, designed to withstand the scorching heat of March-April.
- •DBW 173 matures quickly (120-125 days) and is highly heat tolerant; PBW 771 (Punjab Agricultural University) offers high yield (18-20 quintals/acre) and disease resistance.
- •HD 3059 thrives in North Indian plains with less water, producing excellent chapatis; HI 1620 suits limited irrigation, resisting blight and rust.
- •WR 544 Pusa Gold ensures high quality, early maturity, rapid growth, and good grain weight, even with late planting.
- •For January sowing, increase seed quantity by 15-20%, prioritize seed treatment, and use balanced phosphorus and potash for strong grains.
Why It Matters: Plant specific heat-tolerant wheat varieties in January to ensure good yield despite late sowing and summer heat.
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