For one hectare of main field, raise seedlings on 20 cents (800 m²) of land near a water source. Seed rate: 30 kg for long-duration, 40 kg for medium-duration and 60 kg for short-duration varieties, and 20 kg for hybrids.
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Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Transplanted rice – Wet nursery: nursery area & seed rate, p. 17
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Main field preparation
Plough the land during summer to reduce the water needed for initial land preparation. Flood the field 1 or 2 days before ploughing and let the water soak in, keeping the surface covered with water. Keep 2.5 cm of water at the time of puddling.
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Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Transplanted rice – Land preparation, p. 19
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Age of seedlings for transplanting
The optimum age of seedlings for quick establishment is 18–22 days for short-duration, 25–30 days for medium-duration and 35–40 days for long-duration varieties.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Transplanted rice – Stand establishment, p. 19
