Growing Rice

1. Selection of Seed :-
(i) For maximum production, good quality seeds are selected. Seeds should be grown, harvested and processed correctly
(ii) Good seed give uniform plant stand, early crop growth and resistance to pest and diseases.
(iii) Good seeds are uniform in size and more than 80% will germinate.
(iv) Most important step in rice production is choosing seed of desired variety and environment in which it will grow.
2. Land preparation :- Before plantation, loosening and turning of soil (ploughing) and leveling of soil is done. Weeds are also removed. Seeds are planted at right depth. Farmers plough the land using animals or tractors.
3. Crop establishments : two ways are there.