Question

What are the climatic conditions required for wheat cultivation in India?

Answer 1

Climate Conditions required for Wheat Cultivation in India are as follows:

• For wheat cultivation, a temperature of 10°C at the time of sowing and 15°C – 20°C at the time of ripening.
• Also, annual rainfall of 50 – 70 cm is required for wheat cultivation.
• Fertile alluvial soil or mixed soil in plains land or gentle slope is ideal for wheat cultivation.
• Isohyets of 100 cm are the limit of wheat production.