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RADHIKA

​​​​​​​Days to 50% Flowering: 50–55 Days
Days to Maturity: 115–120 Days
Plant Height: 85–90 cm
Flag Leaf Inclination: Semi erect
Auricle Pigmentation: Absent
Plant Waxiness: Present and Medium
Growth Habit: Semi Spreading
Number of Nodes: 4–5
Number of Leaves and Colour: 3–4, Light Green
Number of Tillers per Plant: 6–7
Spike Length: 10–12 cm
Spike Colour: Golden Brown on Maturity
Number of Spikelets per Spike: 15–20
Glumes Size: Medium
Grain Colour: Sharbati Type (Amber Colour)
Grain Shape: Medium long and obvate
Grain Size: Medium Bold
Disease Tolerance: All major diseases of Wheat
Yield: 28–30 qtl/acre

Key Features

  • High Yield Potential: This variety offers an average yield of around 58.5 quintals per hectare, with a maximum potential yield of up to 77.4 quintals per hectare.

  • Disease Resistance: Radhika wheat shows strong resistance against leaf and stem rust diseases, helping reduce crop losses and ensuring healthy growth.

  • Early Maturity: This variety matures within 105 to 117 days, making it suitable for regions with limited irrigation or shorter growing seasons.

  • Excellent Chapati Quality: Chapatis made from Radhika wheat are soft, tasty, and light in color, ensuring superior eating quality.

  • Plant Structure: The plants are relatively short (78–90 cm) with strong stems that minimize the risk of lodging. The variety also shows good tillering ability, contributing to higher productivity.

Sowing Time and Method

  • The best time for sowing wheat is from November to December.

  • Field preparation should be done in the same manner as traditional wheat cultivation, ensuring fine tilth and proper soil moisture for optimal germination.


Radhika Wheat Seeds by SKB Seeds are a high-yielding Rabi variety with amber-colored grains and strong tillering. Maturing in 105–117 days, they offer superior chapati-quality flour. With resistance to leaf rust and lodging, Radhika ensures consistent yields and reliable performance for farmers seeking quality and productivity.

 

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