Seventh to Eighth week practices in rice crop

Fertilization of rice crop-

• Apply one-third of the nitrogen as a top dress during the early stage.
• Apply less nitrogen if you are planting inbred seeds.
• Drain out water before top dressing with nitrogen fertilizer, and let in water 24 hours later.
• Apply the fertilizer by broadcasting as evenly as possible.
• Do not fertilize the field before rain.
• In an established crop, apply chemical fertilizer only in standing water and evenly across the whole field.
• Do not apply the high rates of fertilizers for traditional varieties, as they may have limited response and cause lodging.