Azolla co-culture with rice

Azolla co-culture with rice

ยท      Azolla co-culture with rice

  • One week after the planting of rice seedlings, fresh Azolla at the rate of 200-300 g/m2 (2-3 t/ha) should be applied in standing crops.
  • Split application (twice) of superphosphate at 8-10 kg P2O5/ha.
  • Azolla biomass is formed in three weeks.
  • Water is then drained out and Azolla is incorporated into the soil using implements. 
  • Dual cropping supplied 20-30 kg N/ha.