which rainfall is of immense importance for wheat crop in india?
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Wheat is not a water intensive crop and being a rabi crop it is grown in winter in India and requires a decent amount of rainfall.Western disturbances are the main reasons for causing winter rainfalls in India and it is important for the cultivation of wheat in north India .
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Wheat is a Rabi (winter) season crop in India. It is cultivated from sea level upto even 3000 meters of altitude. It requires about 14° C to 15° C optimum average temperature at the time of ripening. 25 cm to 75 cm of rainfall is favourable for proper growth of this crop. Soils with a clay loam having moderate water holding capacity are ideal for wheat cultivation.
Western disturbance that bring sudden winter rain in North western parts of Indian Subcontinent is very useful for growth of Wheat crop. An average of four to five western disturbances form during the winter season. Precipitation during the winter season has great importance in agriculture, particularly for rabi crops. Wheat among them is one of the most important crops, which helps to meet India's food security.
Western disturbance that bring sudden winter rain in North western parts of Indian Subcontinent is very useful for growth of Wheat crop. An average of four to five western disturbances form during the winter season. Precipitation during the winter season has great importance in agriculture, particularly for rabi crops. Wheat among them is one of the most important crops, which helps to meet India's food security.
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