PBW 826 Wheat Variety – High Yield, Strong Resistance & Reliable Choice

🌱 Origin and Development

• Developed by: Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana

• Target Region: Specifically bred for the North-Western Plains Zone of India

• Designed to meet the needs of farmers seeking high productivity, strong disease resistance, and reliable adaptability.

🧬 Genetic Characteristics

• Belongs to the bread wheat group (Triticum aestivum L.)

• Selected for durable rust resistance (leaf & stripe rust)

• High grain protein content with good end-use quality (flour and chapati suitability)

💧 Irrigation Requirements

• Performs best under irrigated conditions

• Critical irrigation stages:

  • Crown root initiation

  • Tillering

  • Booting

  • Flowering

  • Grain filling

• Requires 4–5 well-timed irrigations for maximum performance

🌾 Growth Cycle and Strength

• Maturity Period: Medium to late maturity (~145–150 days)

• Plant Type: Semi-dwarf, lodging-resistant growth

• Tiller Strength: Strong tillering ability ensures uniform crop stand

• Adaptability: Performs consistently under varied soil and climatic conditions in the region

🚜 Recommended Cultivation Practices

• Sowing Time: Mid-November to early December for best results

• Seed Rate: 100–120 kg/ha

• Fertilization: Balanced NPK with emphasis on timely nitrogen top-dressing

• Crop Protection: Monitor for minor foliar diseases; resistant to major rusts, reducing fungicide costs

📊 Potential Yield and Performance

• Average Yield: ~55–60 quintals/ha under normal conditions

• Maximum Yield Potential: Up to 65–70 quintals/ha in well-managed fields

• Grain Quality: Medium bold grains, high test weight, and superior flour quality

🌟 Unique Advantages of PBW 826

• 🛡️ Rust Resistant: Strong defense against stripe and leaf rust

• 🚀 High Yielding: Reliable productivity across varied conditions

• 🌱 Adaptable: Performs well in different soil types of the North-Western Plains

• 🍞 Quality Grains: Good chapati and flour-making characteristics

• 💧 Efficient Irrigation Response: Maximizes yield with timely watering

👉 PBW 826 is the perfect blend of yield, quality, and resilience—a smart investment for farmers aiming for profitable harvests and reduced crop losses.