Rabi Sowing Guide 2026: Crop Selection, Seed Treatment & Fertilizer Schedule for Maharashtra

Essential guide for Maharashtra farmers preparing for the Rabi season: optimal sowing windows for Gram (Harbhara), Wheat, Rabi Jowar, and Rabi Maize, plus seed treatment and soil moisture tips.

1. Recommended Rabi Crops & Sowing Windows

Gram (Harbhara): Sowing from 10 October to 10 November (Vijay, Digvijay, Vishal, Phule Vikram). Wheat: Sowing from 1 to 20 November. Rabi Jowar: Complete sowing before mid-October to avoid shoot fly.

2. Seed Treatment (Beej Sanskar)

Treat seeds with Carbendazim + Mancozeb (2-3 g/kg) or Trichoderma (5 g/kg) to prevent fungal wilt, followed by Rhizobium culture (25 g/kg) for nitrogen fixation.