Zero-puddled transplanted rice; ZP-TPR

Rice (Zero-puddled transplanted rice; ZP-TPR)

Seed treatment – It is done with bavistine at the rate of 2 g/kg seed and Imidacloropid 70 WS at the rate of 5 g/kg seed.

Field preparation - The field is kept ponded for at least 2 days before transplanting. The ponded water is drained and soil is kept at saturation just before transplanting.

Sowing/transplanting – Prepare mat nursery. Mat nurseries are prepared on tray (size vary with type of transplanter). Mixture of soil and compost layer to a height of 1.5-2.0 cm is placed on it. Sprouted seeds are then spread to a density of 700-1000 g/m. Water is sprinkled as and when required to avoid water stress. Seedlings are ready for transplanting in 14 days. Seedlings are transplanted in the field with the help of Mechanical Transplanter.

Fertilizer application - 80:40:40 NPK. Full dose of PK and 25% of N is applied as basal. Remaining 50% N at maximum tillering and 25% at panicle initiation stage.

Water management - Maintain 3-5 cm water throughout

Weed management – Apply Bispyribac sodium @ 30 g/ai ha as early post emergence and Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl @ 60 g ai/ha as late post emergence or Cyhalofop butyl @ 100 g ai/ha as late post emergence.

Harvesting - Manual, leaving stubble 30 cm from the ground.