Inter-Cropping If rain delays during the winter then sowing of Wheat (V.L.-892) with intercropping of Cabbage- Mustard (Sheetal variety) is most profitable in Kullu Valley (Zone-2). Thereafter, Sowing of (H.S.-490 variety) Wheat is recommended up to 1 st fortnight of...
Tillage & Sowing i. Land PreparationWheat is grown in different types of land. Medium loamy land with good drainage is best suitable for its cultivation. After deep ploughing, 1-2 plowings with the local plow is recommended so that the field is well prepared. If...
Types / Varieties Approved varieties of wheat for different regions: Lower and mid hill High hill High snow fields Early Sowing H.S.-542 H.P.W-360 D.B.W-303 P.B.W-550 V.L.-829 Timely Sowing H.P.W-155 H.P.W-155 Saptdhara H.P.W-349 H.P.W-236 Him Pratham (D.H.-114)...
Wheat INTRODUCTIONWheat is an important grain crop in Himachal Pradesh. It is mainly cultivated in Rabi season whereas in Lahaul-Spiti & Kinnaur districts and Pangi & Bharmour of Chamba district, it is cultivated in summer season (April-Mayto...
