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ਬੰਸੀ ਕਣਕ (Bansi Wheat)

Desi Bansi Wheat (Triticum durum landrace)

Verified Traditional Variety

ਵਿਸਤਾਰਿਤ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ (Description)

ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਵਿੱਚ:

ਬੰਸੀ ਕਣਕ ਇੱਕ ਪ੍ਰਾਚੀਨ ਦੇਸੀ ਕਿਸਮ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਆਪਣੇ ਸੁਆਦ, ਸੁਨਹਿਰੀ ਰੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਸਿਹਤਮੰਦ ਗੁਣਾਂ ਲਈ ਜਾਣੀ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਇਸਨੂੰ ਰਸਾਇਣਕ ਖਾਦਾਂ ਦੀ ਬਹੁਤ ਘੱਟ ਲੋੜ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ।

English Summary:

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.

ਖੇਤੀਬਾੜੀ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਤਾਵਾਂ (Agronomic Details)

Region of Origin Punjab / Central India
Growing Season Rabi (Winter)
Sowing Period October - November
Crop Duration 135 - 145 days
Soil Preferences Loamy, well-drained fertile soil with organic matter
Water Requirements Requires 2-3 rain-fed or light irrigations; drought tolerant

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਅਤੇ ਬੀਜ ਸੰਭਾਲ (Uses & Seed Saving)

Traditional Uses:

Stone-ground whole wheat flour for traditional rotis, daliya (broken wheat), and bati.

Culinary & Health Uses:

Nutritious rotis that stay soft for long hours, halwa, and porridge.

Farmer Observations:

Demonstrates strong resistance to rust and extreme heat spells during grain filling.

Seed Preservation Methods:

Store dried grains in earthen pots with neem leaves and clean ash.

Record Metadata

Local Names: Bansi Kanak, Desi Wheat, Red Wheat

Contributed By: Amrit Singh Chahal

Category: Wheat (ਕਣਕ)

Added On: Oct 10, 2026