ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਬੀਜ ਲਾਇਬ੍ਰੇਰੀ — Traditional Seed Library
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ਬੰਸੀ ਕਣਕ (Bansi Wheat)
Desi Bansi Wheat (Triticum durum landrace)
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.
Season: Rabi (Winter)
Origin: Punjab / Central India
ਸੋਨਾ ਮੋਤੀ ਕਣਕ (Sona Moti Wheat)
Sona Moti Ancient Wheat (Triticum sphaerococcum)
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.
Season: Rabi (Winter)
Origin: Indus Valley Heritage / Punjab
ਦੇਸੀ ਬਾਸਮਤੀ (Desi Basmati)
Desi Heritage Basmati (Oryza sativa basmati)
Traditional long-grained tall basmati variety known for its characteristic rich natural aroma that fills the field before harvest.
Season: Kharif (Monsoon)
Origin: Gurdaspur / Amritsar belt, Punjab
ਕੰਗਣੀ (Kangni / Foxtail Millet)
Kangni (Foxtail Millet) (Setaria italica)
Ancient drought-hardy millet variety grown traditionally in rain-fed regions of Punjab. Highly nutritious and low GI.
Season: Kharif
Origin: Malwa region, Punjab
ਦੇਸੀ ਕਾਲੇ ਛੋਲੇ (Desi Black Chickpea)
Desi Black Chickpea (Kala Chana) (Cicer arietinum)
Small, dark brown traditional chickpea variety rich in protein and iron. Excellent soil nitrogen fixer.
Season: Rabi
Origin: Punjab Plain