HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi)
A biofortified wheat with high protein (12.8%) and zinc (36.8 ppm), bred by ICAR-IARI for timely-sown, irrigated fields in the north-west plains.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Wheat
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 142 days
- Seed rate
- 100 kg/ha
- Expected yield
- 57–80 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to yellow and brown rust, plus black (stem) rust, Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
HD 3226, sold as Pusa Yashasvi, was bred at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, from a GRACKLE/HD2894 cross. It was notified on 1 April 2019 (S.O. 1498(E)) for timely-sown, irrigated fields in the North Western Plains Zone. That zone covers Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan (except Kota and Udaipur divisions), western Uttar Pradesh (except Jhansi division), Jammu and Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir, Una district and Paonta Valley of Himachal Pradesh, and the Tarai region of Uttarakhand. In coordinated trials it averaged 57.5 q/ha, with a potential of up to 79.6 q/ha. The grain has 12.8% protein and 36.8 ppm zinc, both clearly higher than the older HD 3086 and HD 2967. It also has the top Glu-1 quality score of 10 and a bread-quality score of 6.7, which helps for chapati and bread. IARI credits it with resistance to yellow, brown and black rust, Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot. In trials it showed 63.67% less Karnal bunt and 90.51% less flag smut than HD 3086.
Should you pick this variety?
Pick HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi) if you want the widest disease protection among these four wheats: yellow, brown and black rust, Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot. Its grain also has more protein (12.8%) and zinc (36.8 ppm) than HD 3086 and HD 2967. Its trial average of 57.5 q/ha sits above HD 3086's 54.6 and HD 2967's 50, though below DBW 187's 61.3 in the north-west plains, and its potential of 79.6 q/ha beats HD 3086's 71 but not DBW 187's 96.6. Sow between 5 and 25 November at 100 kg/ha, and give the first irrigation 21 days after sowing. It is meant for timely-sown, irrigated fields in the north-west plains. It was notified in 2019, so HD 2967 and HD 3086 have the longer track record on farms.
Sowing & cultivation
- Sowing time5–25 November
- Seed rate100 kg/ha
- SpacingRows 15–20 cm apart, seed 4–6 cm deep with a seed-cum-fertiliser drill (PAU)
- IrrigationFirst irrigation 21 days after sowing
- Fertilizer150 kg nitrogen, 80 kg phosphorus and 60 kg potash per hectare. One-third of the nitrogen with all the phosphorus and potash at sowing, the rest in two equal parts after the first and second irrigation
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Higher protein (12.8%) and zinc (36.8 ppm) than the older HD 3086 and HD 2967.
- Resistant to yellow, brown and black rust, plus Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot.
- In IARI trials it had 63.67% less Karnal bunt and 90.51% less flag smut than HD 3086.
- Top Glu-1 quality score (10), which helps chapati and bread quality.
Things to consider
- Notified for timely-sown, irrigated fields of the North Western Plains Zone. Late sowing, rainfed fields and other zones are not covered by that recommendation.
- The 57.5 q/ha average and 79.6 q/ha potential come from coordinated trials. Your own yield will depend on sowing date, irrigation and soil.
- The sources we use do not mention a higher price for the extra zinc and protein. Ask your buyer or mill before counting on a premium.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Delhi
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
Extra zinc and protein: does the mandi pay for it?
The grain carries 12.8% protein and 36.8 ppm zinc, both clearly above HD 3086 and HD 2967, and the Glu-1 score is 10 with a bread score of 6.7. On the roti at home that is a real gain, and a mill that tests protein can use it.
At the ordinary mandi gate, however, wheat is usually bought on moisture and cleanliness, not on zinc. The sources we use do not record a separate price for biofortified grain. So ask your buyer, your mill or your FPO before you count on a premium, and treat the nutrition as a benefit for your own family and your regular buyer, not as assured extra income.
Can you keep your own planting material?
This is an open-pollinated variety, so seed from a healthy crop of your own can be sown again. Keep seed only from disease-free plants, dry it properly, store it cool and dry, and bring in fresh certified seed every three to four years so the variety does not drift.
How it compares with other varieties
Every Wheat variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBW 187 (Karan Vandana) | Fields with rust trouble; iron-rich grain | 120 days (North Eastern Plains); 157 days (North Western Plains trials) | Average 61.3 q/ha, up to 96.6 q/ha in best trial (NW Plains); 48.8 average, 64.7 potential (NE Plains) | Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, West Bengal |
| HD 2967 | Well-known variety for timely-sown irrigated fields | About 143 days in the North Western Plains Zone | Around 50 q/ha in the North Western Plains Zone under timely-sown, irrigated conditions | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| HD 3086 (Pusa Gautami) | High yield where irrigation is dependable; good milling quality | 143–148 days | About 54.56 q/ha average; up to 71 q/ha in trials | Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
| HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi)this page | Wide disease protection; high protein and zinc | 142 days | 57–80 q/ha | Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand |
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Subsidy and government support
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Frequently asked questions
HD 3226 or HD 3086: which one should I sow?
HD 3226 has more protein and zinc, a wider set of disease resistances and, in IARI trials, 63.67% less Karnal bunt and 90.51% less flag smut than HD 3086. HD 3086 has been grown by more farmers for longer. Both are for timely-sown, irrigated fields in the north-west plains.
Who developed HD 3226 and what is its parentage?
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi, from a GRACKLE/HD2894 cross developed by the pedigree method, notified 1 April 2019.
Which states can grow HD 3226?
The full North Western Plain Zone: Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, most of Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
What yield does HD 3226 give?
An average of 57.5 q/ha in coordinated trials, with a genetic potential of up to 79.6 q/ha.
How much zinc and protein does Pusa Yashasvi have?
36.8 ppm zinc and 12.8% protein on average — both notably higher than older checks like HD 3086 and HD 2967.
What diseases is HD 3226 resistant to?
Yellow, brown and black rust, plus Karnal bunt, powdery mildew, loose smut and foot rot — a broader package than just the two rusts.
What seed rate and sowing window suit HD 3226?
A seed rate of 100 kg/ha, sown between 5–25 November, with the first irrigation at 21 days after sowing.
How much fertilizer does HD 3226 need?
The recommended dose is 150 kg nitrogen, 80 kg phosphorus and 60 kg potash per hectare. Give one third of the nitrogen with the full phosphorus and potash at sowing. Give the rest of the nitrogen in two equal parts, after the first and second irrigation.
Can I sow HD 3226 late?
It is notified for timely sowing, between 5 and 25 November. Late sowing is not covered by that recommendation. ICAR also says that for maximum yield you should sow in the second fortnight of October, so do not delay if your field is ready.
When is the first irrigation due for HD 3226?
At 21 days after sowing, at the crown-root stage. This is the one irrigation not to miss. The roots that carry the crop for the rest of the season form now, and a late first watering is not made up by extra water later.
If I sow in the 5–25 November window, when will HD 3226 be ready?
It takes about 142 days, so a 5 November sowing is ready near the end of March and a 25 November sowing around the middle of April. Work backwards from that date when you plan the next crop and your harvest labour.
Sourced from: Wheat Variety HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi) — ICAR, HD 3226: New wheat variety for the timely sown irrigated condition of North Western Plain Zone — Indian Farming (ICAR), HD 3226 (Pusa Yashasvi): High-Yielding Wheat Variety — Global Agriculture, Package of Practices for Rabi Crops, Punjab Agricultural University: wheat sowing method and row spacing. editorial policy.