Rice Based Cropping Systems
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Paddy nurseries and managementCrop establishmentPrior to transplanting, seedlings are grown for varying lengths of time in a nursery. Local varieties are transplanted 30-60 days after establishment, while shorter duration improved varieties, should be transplanted within 21 days after establishment.paddy nursery management, types of paddy nursery, preparing a nursery, how to manage a paddy nursery English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Paddy crop establishmentCrop establishmentPlanting good quality seed into a well prepared seedbed will help produce a fast growing, uniform crop that will have higher yields and will be better able compete with weeds and pests. While rice can be transplanted or direct seeded the yield potential is the same.paddy crop establishment techniques, seed rate and plant population, direct braodcasting, transplanting of rice English ଓଡ଼ିଆ
Direct seedingCrop establishmentDirect seeded plants can have problems in lodging, weeds, and uneven growth. When planted too close to each other, plants can develop thin stems and possibly lodge.direct seeding of rice, rice crop density, how to check proper seeding, damages due to improper seeding, how to do proper seeding English ଓଡ଼ିଆ