Wheat Crop Lodged by Wind? Stop Irrigation Immediately to Prevent Major Loss

• If wheat crop lodges due to wind, immediately stop irrigation to prevent root rot and grain damage.
• Drain accumulated rainwater from fields promptly; stagnant water is detrimental and loosens soil.
• Irrigate only when soil is completely dry and grain is in the hard dough stage; avoid irrigation for 10-12 days if grain is in milky stage.
• Spray 1% potassium nitrate solution to help lodged crops recover and strengthen plant cells, ensuring clear weather for application.
• Manage irrigation to keep fields dry at harvest to prevent grain spoilage and maintain quality, checking weather forecasts before irrigating.