20 Nov Improved Technology Of Growing Wheat
भारत मे गेंहू उगाने की उन्नत प्रौद्योगिकी Its scientific name is triticum aestivum and first originated at Middle East. Wheat grains are used to make flour, which is transformed into dough and then breads. Wheat is a staple food in India. It contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium in very large quantities. Wheat also rich in zinc, copper, iron and potassium. Calcium is present but in small amounts. They contain vitamin b. Vitamin E and vitamin K are also present but in small amounts. Wheat has a calorific value of 339.0 per 100 gm. Being a grain, it is very appropriate in calories and hence, filling as a food. Wheat cultivation is most important agricultural activity in India Soil type for Wheat cultivation Wheat can be grown sandy loam to clay soil but best grown on loamy soil. Land preparation Following should be done to prepare the field- 1- cultivate the fallow land 4-5 times before sowing because of following reasons- to break tke clod of soil to create the better airation between the soil. to control the weeds, insects and soil born diseases. 2- use land leveler if required 3- use planker to preserve moisture Sowing Time of wheat in India Most appropriate time of sowing is when the temperature drops to 20-22 0c i.e 2nd fortnight...