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Traditional Seed Preservation Initiative

ਆਪਣੀ ਖੇਤੀ, ਆਪਣੇ ਬੀਜ

Our Farming. Our Seeds. Our Future.

Preserving traditional seeds, protecting agricultural biodiversity, and sharing knowledge for a healthier and more sustainable future.

Rooted in the land 500+ records

ਬੀਜਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਭਵਿੱਖ ਤੱਕ

Keeping heritage seeds and farmer knowledge alive.

ਦੇਸੀ ਬੰਸੀ ਕਣਕ

Traditional wheat

ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਬੀਜ

Saved with care

Initiative Vision

ਆਪਣੀ ਖੇਤੀ ਆਪਣੇ ਬੀਜ — ਪਰੰਪਰਾਗਤ ਬੀਜਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੰਭਾਲ

Associated with Amrit Singh Chahal, the initiative "Apni Kheti Apne Beej" is dedicated to the preservation, documentation, and cultivation of traditional seeds. Over decades of intensive agriculture, indigenous seeds have been replaced by hybrid varieties requiring chemical dependency. Our initiative works directly with farmers to restore traditional seed varieties and chemical-free sustainable farming practices across Punjab.

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Seed Sovereignty

Empowering farmers to select, save, and exchange their own seeds.

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Soil Restoration

Promoting natural composting, jeevamrut, and bio-diverse cropping.

ਬੀਜ ਸੰਭਾਲ ਦੇ ਅੰਕੜੇ

500+ Documented & Verified Seed Varieties
7 Crop Categories
100% Chemical Free Focus
Heritage Database

ਪਰੰਪਰਾਗਤ ਬੀਜਾਂ ਦੀ ਲਾਇਬ੍ਰੇਰੀ

Explore verified traditional seed varieties preserved by local farmers.

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Wheat (ਕਣਕ) Verified

ਬੰਸੀ ਕਣਕ (Bansi Wheat)

Desi Bansi Wheat

Bansi wheat is an ancient traditional durum variety prized for its rich amber colour, nutty flavour, low glycemic index, and high dietary fibre. Requires minimal chemical inputs.

Growing Season: Rabi (Winter)

Region: Punjab / Central India

Contributed by: Amrit Singh Chahal Details →
Wheat (ਕਣਕ) Verified

ਸੋਨਾ ਮੋਤੀ ਕਣਕ (Sona Moti Wheat)

Sona Moti Ancient Wheat

Sona Moti (Indian Dwarf Wheat) produces tiny round pearl-like grains. It is rich in folic acid, high mineral content, and naturally low gluten content, making it easily digestible.

Growing Season: Rabi (Winter)

Region: Indus Valley Heritage / Punjab

Contributed by: Amrit Singh Chahal Details →
Rice & Basmati (ਝੋਨਾ / ਬਾਸਮਤੀ) Verified

ਦੇਸੀ ਬਾਸਮਤੀ (Desi Basmati)

Desi Heritage Basmati

Traditional long-grained tall basmati variety known for its characteristic rich natural aroma that fills the field before harvest.

Growing Season: Kharif (Monsoon)

Region: Gurdaspur / Amritsar belt, Punjab

Contributed by: Amrit Singh Chahal Details →
Knowledge Center

ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਖੇਤੀ ਅਤੇ ਜੈਵਿਕ ਤਕਨੀਕਾਂ

Sustainable agricultural practices for soil enrichment, pest management, and water conservation.

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ਜੀਵਾਮ੍ਰਿਤ ਅਤੇ ਮਿੱਟੀ ਦੀ ਸਿਹਤ

Preparation of cow-dung based microbial formulations to regenerate beneficial soil microbes and earthworm populations.

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ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਬੀਜਾਂ ਦੀ ਚੋਣ

Field-level seed selection from healthy standing crop patches and sun-drying techniques for long-term storage.

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ਕੁਦਰਤੀ ਕੀਟ ਪ੍ਰਬੰਧਨ

Botanical sprays using neem leaves, sour buttermilk, and local herbs for chemical-free insect management.

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Farmer Experiences

ਕਿਸਾਨਾਂ ਦੇ ਤਜਰਬੇ ਅਤੇ ਕਹਾਣੀਆਂ

Real observations and experiences shared by traditional farmers.

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Sukhdev Singh Chahal, Faridkot
Crop: Desi Bansi Wheat

"I have been growing Desi Bansi wheat for the past 5 years without any synthetic spray. The wheat flour tastes natural, rotis remain soft all day, and my soil earthworm count has increased multifold."

Gurmeet Kaur Rampura, Bathinda
Crop: Traditional Desi Vegetable Kitchen Garden

"We saved native seeds of bottle gourd, ridge gourd, brinjal, and mustard. Using home compost and neem oil sprays, our family consumes 100% chemical-free fresh vegetables throughout the year."

ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਪਰੰਪਰਾਗਤ ਬੀਜਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਹੈ?

Help build the digital repository of traditional Punjabi seeds. Submit your traditional seed information for review by our administrative team.