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Rice (Paddy)

धान / Dhan

Oryza sativa · Poaceae (Grass family)

India's most important staple crop. Organic paddy with SRI method can achieve 4–6 t/ha. Premium desi varieties (Kalanamak, Navara) fetch 2–3x conventional price.

At a Glance

Duration

110 days

Organic Yield

3.5–5.5 t/ha

Organic Premium

+80%

Water Need

very-high

pH Range

5.5 – 7

Soil Type

clay-loam, clay

Nutrient Requirements

N

Nitrogen

100–120 kg/ha

P

Phosphorus

40–50 kg/ha

K

Potassium

40–50 kg/ha

Organic Farming Protocol

1

Land Prep

Apply 5–7 t/ha FYM 3 weeks before. Soil test for pH and OC.

2

Seed Treatment

Beejamrutham soak 24 hrs. Air-dry in shade before sowing.

3

Nursery (7 DAS)

Jeevamrutham 500 L/ha drench. Thin to 50–60 seedlings/m².

4

Transplanting

SRI method: 8–12 day seedlings, 1 plant/hill, 25×25 cm spacing.

5

Basal (AT planting)

Azospirillum + PSB inoculant 2 kg each/ha with compost.

6

Tillering (30 DAS)

Jeevamrutham 200 L/acre + Panchagavya 3% foliar.

7

Panicle initiation

Panchagavya 3% + Seaweed extract foliar spray.

8

Pest: BPH

Neemastra 5% spray. Yellow light traps 1/acre.

9

Blast prevention

Pseudomonas fluorescens 2 kg/ha soil drench at 30 DAS.

Common Pests & Diseases

🐛 brown planthopper🐛 stem borer🐛 leaf folder🍃 rice blast🍃 sheath blight🍃 bacterial leaf blight