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.