Lok-1

Wheat Lok-1 is a well-known and widely cultivated bread wheat variety developed for Indian farming conditions, especially in central India. It is popular among farmers for its early maturity, stable yield, and wide adaptability. Lok-1 performs reliably under irrigated and limited irrigation conditions and produces bold, amber-colored grains suitable for good-quality flour. Because of its dependable performance and farmer familiarity, Lok-1 has remained a preferred variety for many years.

Key Characteristics

• Yield: Moderate to good yield potential, averaging 40–50 quintals per hectare
• Maturity: 110–115 days, early maturing and suitable for timely sowing
• Adaptability: Performs well under irrigated and semi-irrigated conditions
• Grain Quality: Hard, amber-colored grains with acceptable flour recovery
• Disease Resistance: Moderately tolerant to major wheat diseases and rusts
• Plant Type: Medium height plants with good tillering and lodging tolerance
• Market Value: Good local market acceptance due to grain size and flour quality

Suitability

• Best for: Regions of Central Zone India (Madhya Pradesh, parts of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan) under irrigated & timely sown conditions.
• Farmers seeking durum wheat with good nutritional quality, rust resistance, and stable yields.