Sona Moti Wheat Seeds Variety for Sowing/Agriculture (Kheti खेती)
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🌾 Product Description
Sona Moti Wheat is a 2000-year-old desi variety of emmer wheat, grown without the use of fertilizers or pesticides. It is low in gluten and high in folic acid, rich in protein, magnesium and iron. It helps lower blood sugar levels while helping build immunity.
Sona Moti: Starting with a Handful of Gold
Sona Moti Wheat is a traditional, nutrient-rich ancient wheat variety known for its superior taste, golden color, high fiber, low gluten, and excellent suitability for organic farming. It is widely preferred by farmers and health-conscious consumers due to its strong resistance to diseases and adaptability to various soil types.
🌾 An Ancient Grain with Powerful Health Benefits — Sona Moti Wheat (Emmer Wheat / Triticum dicoccon)
Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccon) is one of the oldest wheat varieties in the world.
Its cultivation has been preserved in Northern India for thousands of years due to its remarkable health benefits.
✨ Key Features
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Sona Moti is a 2,000-year-old indigenous variety of Emmer wheat
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Naturally rich in Protein, Magnesium, and Iron
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High in Folic Acid
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Low Gluten – easy to digest
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Helps lower blood sugar levels
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Supports strong immunity
🌱 Health Benefits
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Excellent for building strength and overall wellness
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A great choice for diabetic individuals
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Naturally easy on digestion
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Packed with antioxidants
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Suitable for children and the elderly
🌍 Supporting Biodiversity
Using Sona Moti Wheat not only improves your health but also helps in preserving India’s ancient agricultural heritage and biodiversity.
🌱 Farming Details (Complete Guide)
1️⃣ Seed Requirement
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Per Acre: 30–40 kg
2️⃣Expected Production / Yield
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18–20 quintal per acre (average)
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Up to 20+ quintal per acre (with good irrigation & organic nutrition)
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Straw (Bhoosa): 18–22 quintal per acre
3️⃣ Sowing Time (India)
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Best Time: October to mid-December
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Ideal Time: 1–30 November for highest productivity
4️⃣ Suitable Soil
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Loamy or clay-loam soil
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Soil pH: 6.5 to 8.0
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Good moisture retention required
5️⃣Sowing Method
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Seed Depth: 4–5 cm
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Row Spacing: 20–22 cm
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Seed Spacing: 5–6 cm
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Sowing Methods:
✔ Seed drill
✔ Broadcasting (traditional)
✔ Zero till (after paddy harvest)
6️⃣Irrigation Schedule
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1st Irrigation: 20–25 days after sowing
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2nd Irrigation: Tillering stage
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3rd Irrigation: Booting stage
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4th Irrigation: Grain filling stage
Total 4–5 irrigations are sufficient.
7️⃣ Fertilizer Recommendation
(For organic farming)
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Before Sowing:
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2–3 tons well-rotted cow dung/acre
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Top Dressing:
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Vermicompost 100–150 kg/acre
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Jeevamrut or Panchagavya (once every 15 days)
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(For conventional farming)
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NPK: 40:20:20 or 50:25:25 (as per soil health)
8️⃣ Crop Duration
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110–120 days from sowing to harvesting(High-Nutrition Desi Gehu | Low GI | Ancient Variety)
9️⃣ Key Features for Farmers
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Highly nutritious ancient wheat variety
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Good market demand & premium selling price
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Ideal for organic & natural farming
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Good resistance to rust & fungal diseases
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Low input cost & high profitability
🔟 Market Advantage
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Due to high demand in health-conscious consumers,
farmers can sell Sona Moti Wheat at ₹45–60 per kg (sometimes higher).
🧪 Grain Quality
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Golden-yellow color
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Low gluten
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High fiber
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Low glycemic index
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Excellent for making chapati, dalia, flour, etc.
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