Methods of Raising Rice Seedlings

Wet Bed Method

Nutrient application in organic basmati rice:

Same as green manuring incorporation, FYM, rock phosphate and zinc sulphate (soil applications @ 25 kg/ha should be applied as basal) should be applied at the time of puddling for proper mixing in the soil.

Nutrient management in nursery in organic basmati rice

Poor nursery is a major problem under organic mode due to various nutrient deficiencies and poor growth of seedlings. To have optimum growth of seedlings following nutrient management practices should be followed.

Water management:

Methods of Nursery Raising:  

Wet or lowland cultivation

• Broadcasting sprouted seeds in puddled fields.
• Seeding through drum seeder.

Dry or Semi-dry upland cultivation

• Broadcasting the seed
• Sowing the seed behind the plough or drilling.
  

Nitrogen

SRI method of cultivation

•  It increase production and reduce poverty,