Direct Sowing (Seed Broadcasting)

Comparatively economical than transplanting.
Most popular establishment method among rice farmers.
Three methods are in practice. READ MORE >>
- Wet seeding
- Dry seeding
- Water seeding
Seed rate is an important factor to consider in direct sowing.

Potential yeild of a healthy crop is usually about 350-400 panicles/sq. m.
Seed rate should be adjusted accordingly.
- medium grain size (23-25 g/1000 seeds) – about 100 kg/ha.
- small grain size (“Samba”) – about 75-80 kg/ha.
In general, required seed rate decreases with increasing seed weight.

Varieties available for planting – READ MORE>>

Seed rate will also be a critical factor when dry seeding is practiced, as seeds may get damaged due to various reasons.

Will have a negative impact on crop.
Within the same seed size class
- decreasing seed rates would increase unproductive tillering.
- increasing seed rates would reduce yeild due to
  - increase in plant density.
  - lead to unhealthy seedlings with small panicles.
  - increase in susceptibility to pest and diseases
A uniform plant density can be maintained by
- uprooting seedlings from high plant density areas (thinning out).
- transplanting seedlings in places having low plant density.

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