Seedling Throwing Method Of Stand Establishment
- 20 days old seedlings of short duration rice varieties
- Requirement of seedlings will be approximately 20% more than the line planting or equal to random planting.
- The seedlings are thrown into the puddled leveled field by labour without using force .
- Suitable for all seasons except Thaladi or heavy rain season.
- 50% labour shaving as compared to line planting and 35% to random planting.
- Up to 7-10 days of seedling throwing care should be taken to maintain thin film of water (similar to wet seeded rice).
- Other cultural operations are same as in transplanted rice
- Grain yield will be equal to line planted crop and 10-12% higher than random planted crop.
