Rice

Phase I

Phase II

Duration: 1^st April - 15^th May (Core area)
16^th April - 31^st May (Non-core area)

Points of Emphasis

(Under Normal Supply of Water)

Land Preparation
Selection of Varieties
Seed Rate and Treatment
Nursery Sowing (not before 20th May)
Nursery Treatment
Transplantation Time
Plant Population
Balanced Use of Fertilizer at Proper Time
Weeds Control with Chemicals
Application of Zinc Sulphate

(Under Water Shortage Situation)

Puddling only for three days
Weed control with chemicals
Standing water only for 15 days
Plant population 100,000 hills per acre after 15th July

Duration: 20th Jul - 31st Aug

Points of Emphasis

Transplanting Time (Basmati Varieties)
Plant Population
Balanced Use of Fertilizer at Proper Time
Zinc Application
Weed Control With Chemicals
Control of Insect Pests and Diseases