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Rice (Paddy)

Rice (Paddy)

Oryza sativa

High difficultyMonsoon (Kharif)
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Nursery raising followed by transplanting

About Rice (Paddy)

World's most important staple cereal crop grown in flooded fields. Requires standing water during growth period. Primary food source for over half the global population.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-35°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–139
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 140–170

Common pests and diseases

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