TATARA
NIFA WHEAT VARIETY
FOR RAINFED AREAS

Breeder’s Name

Mr. Abdul Jabbar Khan
Mr. Tila Muhammad
Mr. Muhammad Tariq

Parentage

JUP/ALD “S” // KLT “S”/3VEE”S”

Year of Release

1996

Adaptability

Rainfed areas

Grain Yield (Potential / Average)

6 tons/ha

4 tons/ha

Plant Height (cm)

115

Days to Heading

115

Days to Maturity

165

Disease Reaction

Durable rust resistant

Chapati-making Quality

Good

Additional Qualities

Wide planting
Drought tolerant
Hard and long amber grains
High tillering capacity
Semi dwarf / waxy stem

Sowing Time

15th Oct. – 25th Nov.

Soil Conditions

All types of soils suitable for crop production in the rainfed areas

Seed Rate

100 kg/ha

Fertilizers

100 kg N + 70 kg P2 O5/ha

Sowing Methods

Line sowing with drill is recommended