System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Cultivation

 Season- Mainly in the SRI method the irrigation is most important aspect of this technique.

• Dry season with assured irrigation is more suitable.
• Difficulty in crop establishment may be seen in areas with heavy downpour.

Nursery area required for transplanting in 1 ha (10000 m ²) :

        SRI method: 100 m ² (1:100)

Seed Rate

7- 8 kg for single seedling per hill 12 -15 kg/ha for two seedlings per hill wherever difficulty in establishment of rice is seen

Preparation of nursery area: Prepare 100 m 2 nurseries to plant 1 ha land. Select a leveled area near the water source. Spread a plastic sheet or used polythene gunny bags on the shallow raised bed to prevent roots growing deep into soil. Transplanting 1-2 seedlings of 14-15 days old Square planting of 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 inch) Fill up the gaps between 7th and 10th DAT. Transplant within 30 minutes of pulling out of seedlings. There may be difficulty in crop establishment in areas with heavy downpour.