Wheat- PBW 826

PBW 826 (PAU) — high-yielding, heat-tolerant wheat recommended for timely-sown irrigated conditions in the North-Western Plains. Short maturity, bold grains and good rust tolerance.
PBW 826 is a PAU-bred, high-yielding wheat variety developed for timely-sown irrigated conditions in North India. It combines short-to-medium maturity with bold, high-quality grain and improved heat and rust tolerance, making it a farmer-preferred choice across Punjab and neighboring states.
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“PBW 826: A balanced wheat variety built for steady returns.”
Govt. Approved Variety

PAU-recommended wheat variety for timely sown, irrigated conditions in North India.

Suitable For North Indian Soil Types

Well-adapted to Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Rajasthan, and adjoining regions.

Disease Tolerant

Shows good tolerance to major wheat diseases, including rusts.

High Yield Potential

Delivers stable and competitive yields under recommended agronomic practices.

Excellent Grain Quality

Produces bold grains with good milling and chapati-making quality.

Farmer Trusted & Proven

Preferred by farmers for reliable performance and consistent returns.

Balanced disease tolerance helps safeguard crop potential.

Why Choose Wheat- PBW 826​ ?

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Heat tolerance & resilience- developed to perform under heat stress during later growth stages.

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Consistent high yields- topped All-India trials and delivered leading grain yields in 2024–25.

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Good grain quality- bold kernels, high hectoliter weight; suitable for milling and chapati quality.

Wheat PBW 826 Specifications​

  • Performance

    Top-ranked for grain yield in national trials (2024–25); among highest-yielding varieties in recent All-India trials.

  • Grain/quality

    Bold, lustrous grains with high hectolitre weight — good chapati/flour quality.

  • Zone-specific

    Best under timely-sown irrigated conditions — performance can vary outside the recommended zones.

  • Sowing window

    Timely sown (normal rabi sowing window for NWPZ).

  • Management tips

    follow recommended seed rate and fertilizer schedule from local KVK/PAU extension; ensure timely irrigation during critical stages (tillering → grain fill) to maximize the variety’s yield potential.

  • Maturity & harvest

    ~148 days to maturity — allows predictable harvest scheduling.

Agronomy & management

  • Plant height: ~100 cm
  • Maturity: ~148 days (medium–late).
  • Crop type: Irrigated, timely-sown recommended.