Effect of Time of sowing on the Field Performance of Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) in Punjab

The field experiment was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana during 2008–09 and 2009–10. The experiment was conducted with three replications in split plot design with three sowing dates (October 15, November 15 and December 15) as main plot treatments and four varieties (PL 807, BH 902, RD 2552 and RD 2035) as sub plot treatments. The highest grain yield was recorded in November 15 sowing which was statistically at par with October 15 but significantly higher than December 15 sowing. The grain yield recorded in PL 807 was highest which was statistically at par with BH 902 but significantly higher than RD 2552 and RD 2035. The variety PL 807 sown on November 15 gave significantly higher grain yield than RD 2552 and RD 2035 sown on October 15. The variety PL 807 took maximum days for 75 per cent earing and maturity which was significantly higher than BH 902, RD 2552 and RD 2035 varieties except it was statistically at par with BH 902 for 75 per cent earing.