write down the favourable conditions for the cultivation of wheet
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Wheat is the 2nd most important food crop of India. It is the crop of temperate region. In India it is grown in winter. It is more dependent on climate than soil. The geographical condition required for Wheat Cultivation are mentioned below:-. Temperature: Wheat requires 14° to 18°C temperature. High temperature is harmful for the cultivation of wheat.
Rainfall: 50 cm to 100 cm rainfall is required for wheat cultivation. In the primary stage cold moisture rich climate and at the time of harvesting bright hot climate is required.
Soil: Fertile alluvial soil or mixed soil is ideal for wheat cultivation.
Land: Plain land or gentle slope is ideal for wheat cultivation.
Geographical Conditions of Growth: It is a crop of temperate climate. The ideal temperature for its cultivation is about 15°-20°C and requires a moderate amount of rainfall of 25-75 cms.
The maximum water use by wheat and most small grains is 0.19 inches of water per day at flowering for a 75ºF average temperature day. This means that a one inch irrigation or rainfall event would last a little more than five days during this critical period. The accompanying chart shows how wheat E.T.
Explanation:
- weather that is comfortable for humans are comfortable for wheat
- wheat needs 12to15 litres of water to produce a good crop
- it grow best when temperature is warm from70°F to 75°F, but not too hot
- wheat also need a lot of sunshine, especially when grains are filling
- plains are well suited for wheat cultivation
- deep alluvial clay soil of northern plains and even black soil deccan is suited for the growth of wheat
- there two important wheat growing zones in the country, the ganga-sutlej plain in the north west and black soil region of the deccan
- A little winter rain before ripening helps in increasing yield
- punjab, haryana, uttar pradesh, rajasthan and madhya pradesh are the major wheat sowing areas in India