Wheat Sowing in Punjab Likely to Begin in November
Wheat is a major
crop of Punjab. During last Rabi season, farmers have endured losses due to
untimely rainfall and hailstorm. Presently,
farmers are planning to begin sowing of wheat from November first week onwards.
In many parts of the state, temperature are ranging between 27oC to
33oC which is not ideal for wheat germination and it is expected to
come down during mid-November. Fortunately, soil moisture is adequate in many parts
of the state. We at WeatherSys monitor
crop growth vis-à-vis the actual weather and weather forecast on day to day
basis. We also gather ground information on the status of the crop and
associated weather in major growing districts.
In this report, we have collected ground information of Wheat sowing
status in several districts of Punjab.
In Ludhiana,
farmers are planning to commence Wheat sowing from November beginning as
presently harvesting of paddy is in progress.
Mostly, WH-1105, HD-2967, HD-2987 etc. are popular varieties grown in
the district. Good soil moisture is available while temperatures are ranging
around 30oC. As per WeatherSys, no rainfall is likely over the
district during next seven days and temperature is expected to come down from
mid-November.
In Patiala, wheat
sowing has started from fourth week of October.
Farmers are sowing varieties like WH-1105, HD-2960, 3036. Temperature in the district are around 32oC
and required soil moisture is adequate.
No rainfall is expected during next seven days and weather is likely to
be warm and dry.
In Bhatinda, sowing
of wheat is expected to begin from first week of November. Farmers mostly prefer HD-2967, WH-1105, 3086
varieties. There was light rainfall recently which has brought down the
temperature around 30oC. As per meteogram, no rainfall is likely
over the district and weather is expected to be warm and dry. In Firozpur, sowing of wheat is expected
to start during first week of November. Most
preferred varieties are WH-1105, HD-2967 etc. Recent showers has cool down the
temperature in the district. No rainfall is expected during next seven days.
In
Sangrur, farmers are planning to
start sowing of wheat during first week of November. Varieties like HD2339 are popular among
farmers. Temperatures are around 30oC.
As per meteogram, no rainfall is likely over the district during next seven
days.
In Gurdaspur, wheat sowing is
likely to commence from second week of November. Mostly, farmers grow varieties
like HD2960. There was light rainfall on 25th October which has
significantly increased the soil moisture and cool down the temperature. As per meteogram, no rainfall is expected
during next seven days.
In Amritsar,
sowing of wheat is expected to begin from mid-November and mostly grown
varieties are WH-1105, HD2960, 3036 etc. There has been no rainfall from last
10 days. However, the temperature are slowly cooling down. As per meteogram
generated by using metGIS_Agro, no rainfall is expected during next seven days
and weather is likely to remain warm and dry.
Meteogram
produced by metGIS_Agro® showing actual weather data for last 10
days and forecast for next 7 days including soil temperature and ET. Rainfall
for last 120 days is also available if clicked with specific crop.
In Muktsar, wheat sowing is likely to start from first week of
November. Most preferred varieties are
HD2960, WH-1105 and HD3086. There has been no rainfall from last 10 days. During
next seven days, temperature will be around 31oC and weather is
likely to be warm and dry with clear sky.
For a comprehensive overview on major
crops and their districts, please visit our website www.weatherindia.net
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