Q.7 If wheat is sown in the kharif season, what would happen? Discuss.

If wheat is sown in the kharif season (from June to October), then the whole crop might get destroyed because of the following factors:-

1. Lack of optimum temperature:
The optimum temperature range for ideal germination of wheat seed is 20-25 degree Celsius. As there is frequent raining during the kharif season , so the wheat seeds might get damaged as the rain just after sowing can hamper germination process.
2. Adaptability:
Wheat grows in areas with low humidity to avoid diseases that it suffers in damp weather.
3. Availability of pests:
Appropriate pesticides and insecticides are used to control pests from affecting wheat.

Therefore, wheat crop should not be sown during kharif season.