Wheat Sowing: These Varieties Will Deliver Record-Breaking Yields! Know the Right Sowing Time

With the arrival of the Rabi season, farmers across India have begun wheat sowing. Agricultural experts emphasize that selecting the right, certified, and high-yielding seed varieties at the right time plays a crucial role in ensuring better crop production and quality. Improved seed varieties not only deliver higher yields but also offer stronger resistance against pests and diseases—ultimately reducing cultivation costs and increasing profits.

IIWBR Recommends Best Wheat Varieties for Rabi 2025–26:

The Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (IIWBR), Karnal, has released region-specific recommendations for superior wheat varieties based on climate conditions and soil types for the Rabi 2025–26 season. According to agricultural scientists, choosing the right variety for the right region can significantly improve productivity.

Ideal Time for Wheat Sowing:

• Early Sowing: First week of November
• Timely/Normal Sowing: Up to 20th November

Timely sowing ensures healthy crop growth, better grain formation, and higher yields.

Best Varieties for Early Sowing:
For NWPZ Region (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Western UP, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat)

Recommended Irrigated Varieties:

• DBW 187, DBW 303, WH 1270, DBW 327, DBW 322

For CZ Region (Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan)

• DBW 187, DBW 303, DBW 327, JW 543

These varieties are heat-tolerant and deliver excellent results under early sowing conditions.

Best Varieties for Timely Sowing:

NWPZ Region (Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Western UP)

• DBW 187, DBW 222, HD 3046, PBW 826, PBW 3226, HD 3086, HD 3386, HD 3411

These varieties are high-yielding, disease-resistant, and known for superior grain quality.

NEPZ Region (Bihar, Eastern UP, West Bengal, Jharkhand):

• DBW 187, PBW 826, HD 3411
• DBW 222, HD 3086, K 1006
• DBW 386, DBW 252, HD 3293

These varieties are suitable for humid conditions, tolerant to heat and moisture, and well-adapted to the regional climate.

Expert Recommendations to Maximize Yield:

1. Conduct soil testing before sowing to ensure balanced nutrient application.
2. Use only certified seeds non-certified seeds can reduce yield by 15–20%.
3. Choose varieties based on regional climate and soil conditions.
4. Maintain balanced fertilization and timely irrigation for optimal crop growth.

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