Timely sowing key to higher chickpea yield in Punjab
LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department has advised farmers to ensure timely sowing of chickpea to achieve higher per-acre yields, with the recommended planting period varying according to the agro-climatic conditions of different regions. According to a department spokesperson, the suitable sowing period in Gujrat, Narowal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi is from October 10 to November 10. In the…
The Punjab agriculture department has provided advice to farmers on achieving higher chickpea yields through timely sowing, with specific recommendations for different agro-climatic regions. In Gujrat, Narowal, Jhelum, and Rawalpindi, the suitable sowing period is from October 10 to November 10. Rain-fed areas in the Thal region, including Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Layyah, and Jhang, should sow chickpea seeds in October, while irrigated areas should do so between October 20 and November 15.
For central and southern Punjab districts like Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, the recommended sowing window is late October to November 15. In highly fertile soils and sugarcane fields planted in September, the ideal sowing period extends to October 20 to November 10. Moreover, farmers are advised to employ a seed rate of 30 kilograms per acre for standard chickpea varieties and 35 kilograms per acre for larger-seeded types to enhance crop establishment and productivity.
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