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Wheat

Scientific name: Triticum aestivum

Family Poaceae · Genus Triticum

Field cropsGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

Rabi cereal suited to cool growing conditions and well-prepared, well-drained soil. Timely sowing, balanced nutrient management, and suitable irrigation during crown-root initiation and grain development support good yields.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Crop details

Season
Rabi; commonly November–December
Days to harvest
110–140 days
Main pests
Aphids, termites, armyworms
Main diseases
Rusts, powdery mildew, loose smut, Karnal bunt

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