Punjab issues variety-wise schedule of paddy sowing

MULTAN, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th May, 2026) The Punjab Agriculture Department Wednesday issued fresh recommendations for rice growers, releasing a schedule of sowing for all approved paddy varieties from coarse rice to the finer lines including hybrid ones for better growth and improved quality for local and international markets.

According to spokesperson, farmers cultivating coarse rice varieties should sow nursery of approved varieties including KS-282, NIAB Irri-9, Irri-6, KSK-133, KSK-434, NIAB-2013, NIBGE-5, NIAB ST-9, NIAB RC-195 and KSK-706 from May 20 to June 7.

The recommended sowing period for NIBGE GSR-6, NIBGE GSR-7, NIBGE GSR-8 and SKC-370-5-32 is from June 10 to June 25.

For fine and basmati rice varieties, Al-Khalid Rice should be sown between May 25 and June 10, while varieties including Vital, Super Basmati, Sona Super Basmati, NIAB S-39, NIAB HTT-18, Guard-101, PK-2021 Aromatic, NIAB Super, NBR-2, NIBGE Basmati-2020, Super Gold, Super Basmati-2019, Basmati-515, Basmati Super, Chenab Basmati, Punjab Basmati, PK-1121 Aromatic, NIAB Basmati-2016, Noor Basmati, PK-386 and Sultan Super Basmati should be cultivated from June 7 to June 25.

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The department further advised farmers to complete the sowing of Kissan Basmati from June 10 to June 30, while Basmati hybrid variety SK-111H should be cultivated between June 7 and June 25. Recommended coarse hybrid varieties should be sown from May 20 to June 15.

The spokesperson warned farmers against cultivating unapproved and banned rice varieties, stating that such varieties produce poor-quality rice and negatively affect Pakistan’s rice exports due to adulteration and lower prices in the international market.

The department urged growers to strictly follow the recommended schedule and approved seed varieties to ensure better production, improved grain quality and enhanced export competitiveness.