The biggest indicator of the ripeness of the wheat crop is its colour.
The green-looking crop gradually turns golden yellow and then brown. Scientifically, the crop is considered ready for harvesting when the moisture content of the grains reaches 15% to 20%. A traditional method is to chew the grains with your teeth; if they break with a cracking sound, the crop is ready.
Harvesting Methods
Two main methods are used today for harvesting wheat:
Manual harvesting: Small farmers still harvest the crop by hand using sickles. After harvesting, the plants are bundled and left to dry.
Mechanical harvesting: Combine harvesters are used in large areas. This machine simultaneously harvests, threshes, and cleans the grain, saving considerable time and labor.
Threshing and Storage
If harvesting is done manually, a thresher is used. This machine separates the wheat grains from the chaff. Care must be taken to prevent damage to the grain during this process. The straw is then stored as animal feed. Challenges and Precautions
After the harvest is complete, farmers must closely monitor the weather. Unseasonal rain or hail can ruin all their hard work. Therefore, after harvesting, the grain is thoroughly dried in the sun to reduce moisture and prevent it from becoming infested with insects or mold during storage.
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