Question

What are the geographical requirements for wheat?

Answer 1

Wheat:

1. It is the second most essential food crop in India.
2. It is the crop of temperate region, which is grown during winters.

The geographical conditions needed for wheat cultivation are:

1. A gentle slope or fertile land is optimum for wheat cultivation.
2. A 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall is required for the cultivation of wheat.
3. Both the fertile alluvial and the mixed soil are ideal for the cultivation of wheat.
4. A temperature in the range of 14 degrees to 18 degrees Celsius is needed for the cultivation of wheat. A temperature of more than that is harmful to crop cultivation.
5. In the initial phase of wheat cultivation cold and moisture enriched climate is needed, while during harvesting time a hot and bright climate is needed.