Growing Wheat in NepalSowing time, seed rate and spacing
According to the Krishi Patro crop calendar, Wheat is sown in Kartik–Mangsir and harvested in Falgun–Chaitra (Bikram Sambat months).
This is a national range. Timing differs between the Terai, mid-hills and high hills — check with your local Agriculture Knowledge Centre for your area.
- Sow
- Kartik–Mangsir
- Harvest
- Falgun–Chaitra
- Time to maturity
- 115-125 days
- Seed rate
- 100-120 kg per hectare
- Spacing (row × plant)
- 20 × 5 cm
This page is based on the Krishi Patro app's crop calendar data and has not yet been reviewed by an agricultural expert.
Sowing and harvest calendar
- Baisakh
- Jestha
- Ashadh
- Shrawan
- Bhadra
- Ashwin
- Kartik — Sow
- Mangsir — Sow
- Poush
- Magh
- Falgun — Harvest
- Chaitra — Harvest
Field preparation
- Level the field properly for uniform irrigation
- Prepare fine tilth with cross ploughing
Irrigation
- Give light irrigation immediately after sowing.
- During the grain filling stage, gradually reduce irrigation.
Harvesting and storage
- Cut early in the morning to reduce grain shattering.
- Dry thoroughly before threshing.
- Store grains in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Common diseases
- Rust
- Loose Smut
For treatment, use only a pesticide registered in Nepal, at the dose on its label, and ask your local Agriculture Knowledge Centre.
Crop rotation (crops grown before or after)
Not covered on this page yet
Data for these topics is still being checked or reviewed, so it is not shown here:
- Soil pH
- Suitability by region (Terai, hills, mountains)
- Recommended varieties
- Disease treatment and pesticides
- Pest control
- Fertilizer amounts
- Yield
Source and review
Data: the Krishi Patro app's crop calendar (source named in the dataset: NARC Nepal, MoALD Nepal; last updated 2083-02-21 BS). Individual facts do not yet carry their own citations.
Review: not yet reviewed by an agricultural expert.