Rice information
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Rice is a kharif (rainy season) crop. Which needs high (more than 25 degree) temperature.
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It is usually grown in the place where there is more than 100cm of rainfall or with irrigation.
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It can be grown in a variety of soils with low permeability and pH ranging from 5.0 to 9.5.
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The longer the crop growth period (from sowing to harvest) for rice, the more water is required. A general rule is that a paddy crop needs about 10mm of water per day.
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Generally rice crop grow in 90 to 110 days.
Top quality rice cultivation
Rice is the basic food crop and being a tropical plant, it flourishes comfortably in a hot and humid climate. Rice is mainly grown in rain-fed areas that receive heavy annual rainfall. That is why it is fundamentally a kharif crop in India.
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Rice is grown on such land, which is full of rain or irrigation water. The water depth ranges from 2 to 20 inches (5 to 50 cm). In most cases, rice is an annual plant.
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The biological cycle (days from seeding to harvesting) of annual rice can range from 95 days to 250 days. Medium maturing varieties can be harvested in 120-150 days after planting.
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Rice is an adaptable plant that can be grown in almost any type of soil. As long as it is well irrigated (whether by irrigation or rainwater), it can grow in both wet and dry fields.
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Keep the field waterlogged for two weeks after planting rice. The depth of standing water should not normally be more than 10cm.
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Drain excess water from the field during weeding operation and re-irrigate the field after completion of this operation.
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Nitrogen is the most important nutrient for rice production. Nitrogen is very important for plant growth, leaf size, number of shoots and higher yield per hectare.
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Two weeks after transplanting plants or 21 days after seeding is the critical period in which most farmers apply nitrogen.
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Every year, more than one-third of the rice crop is lost to insects and diseases. It is very important to know the enemies of your crop and adopt an eco-friendly approach to combat them. We can consult with a local licensed professional for proper control of rice insects and diseases.
Diseases & Remedy of paddy crops
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Planthoppers often attack the rice stalks while leafhoppers attack the aerial parts of the plant. The color of the attacked plant is dark brown as if burnt.
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Use the certified seeds.
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Avoiding the excessive application of fertilizers in the field.
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Proper cleaning of the farm and tools used between seasons is essential.
Facts about rice
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Rice is the most important food crop in india.its covering about one -fourth of the total cropped area.punjab has made tremendous progress in rice productivity and production during the past 45 years.so the Punjab has given the tittle of “rice bowl of india.”
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Rice is the second most important cereal crop in the world after maize. During Previous harvest year, the world produced 510 million metric tons of rice.
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Over 90% of the world's rice is produced and consumed in the Asia Pacific region.
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