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
Nitrogen
100–120 kg/ha
Phosphorus
40–50 kg/ha
Potassium
40–50 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
Land Prep
Apply 5–7 t/ha FYM 3 weeks before. Soil test for pH and OC.
Seed Treatment
Beejamrutham soak 24 hrs. Air-dry in shade before sowing.
Nursery (7 DAS)
Jeevamrutham 500 L/ha drench. Thin to 50–60 seedlings/m².
Transplanting
SRI method: 8–12 day seedlings, 1 plant/hill, 25×25 cm spacing.
Basal (AT planting)
Azospirillum + PSB inoculant 2 kg each/ha with compost.
Tillering (30 DAS)
Jeevamrutham 200 L/acre + Panchagavya 3% foliar.
Panicle initiation
Panchagavya 3% + Seaweed extract foliar spray.
Pest: BPH
Neemastra 5% spray. Yellow light traps 1/acre.
Blast prevention
Pseudomonas fluorescens 2 kg/ha soil drench at 30 DAS.