PBW - 826 wheat seed

PBW 826 from Punjab Agricultural University is a high-quality bread wheat variety released in 2022 for the NWPZ region. Averaging 24 quintals/acre (59.7 q/ha), and with potential up to 30 q/acre, it matures in 148 days when sown October-November. PBW 826 stands out for its moderate disease resistance to yellow rust, brown rust, and powdery mildew. Its bold grains are high in protein (11.5-12%) with excellent hectolitre weight, ideal for chapatis and bread. The semi-dwarf and heat-tolerant plants resist lodging, while eco-friendly irrigation suits rice-wheat systems in Punjab and Haryana. Easy to cultivate with standard fertilizers and certified pure by Meisha Agrihub, this variety delivers 17-31% higher yields than older varieties.