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Basmati Rice Farming (Organic) Info Guide

Basmati Rice Farming Guide:

The following information is about Basmati Rice Farming.
Basmati Rice Farming
Introduction of Basmati Rice: – These days, farming technology involved using of agro-
chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides in greater extent for higher yield in most of the
crops. However using these chemicals are impacting the environment and causing health
problems. One should come out of chemical intensive agriculture and start thinking of
organic cultivation of crops. Organic farming or cultivation basically focus on at achieving
agro-eco system which are socially acceptable and ecologically sustainable. Organic
cultivation uses ecological principles for crop management. As Basmati rice production is
concerned, India is the #1 producer and exporter of basmati rice in the world. In India,
Basmati rice is usually used in biryani due their texture/shape and fragrance. This rice has
huge demand in international markets as well.

In this article we try to brief about organic basmati rice farming or cultivation practices.

Organic Basmati Rice Cultivating States in India:- Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh,
Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the major basmati rice cultivating states in
India.

Varieties of Basmati Rice in India:- Basmati 370 & Taraori Basmati are the two mainly
cultivated Basmati varieties in India. Other improved varieties are Pusa-1121, CSR-30,
Pusa Basmati-1. Out of all these improved varieties, Pusa Basmati-1 yields more and HBC-
19 yields less (Traditional variety). Pusa-1121 has better aroma and yields almost same as
Pusa basmati -1.

Climate Required for Basmati Rice Farming:- Basmati rice crop requires evenly
distributed rainfall throughout its growth and ideal temperature for its cultivation is 20 to 38.
It also requires clear sky during day and low night temperatures.
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Guide

Soil Requirement for Basmati Rice Farming:- Basmati rice can be grown in all kinds of
soils. However, heavy neutral soils like clay loam, clay and loamy are excellent for its
cultivation. These soils have the property of holding water for longer period. The ideal pH
range of soil for its better yield is 5.0 to 8.5. Alkaline or Saline soils are not suitable for its
cultivation.

Seed Selection and Seed Rate in Basmati Rice Farming:-Selecting good quality and
genetically good seeds are very important in basmati crop cultivation. Farmers should buy
the seeds from the trusted sources.

Seed rate in basmati rice farming is about 6 to 8 kg /acre of land.

Seed Treatment in Basmati Rice Farming:- Once seeds are selected, they should be
treated properly. Take 1kg of salt and dilute in 10 liters of water .Soon after this, 8-10 kg of
seeds should be poured in this solution to sort out the quality seeds. The quality seeds will
reach the bottom where as waste seeds float in the solution. Throw the waste seeds and
take out quality seeds and soak them with fresh water for couple of time to wash away the
salt. Then these seeds should be kept in the solution of 10 liters of water, 5 grams Emison &
2.5 grams of Agromycin (or) 1 gram of streptomycin for 1 day.

Basmati Rice Seeds

After 1 day, the rice seeds should be spread in a place with wet sacks on the seeds. Then
sacks should be waters continuously or at frequent intervals for germination process to start.

Land Preparation and Transplanting in Basmati Rice Farming:- The main field should
be dry ploughed 2 to 3 weeks before plantation. After ploughing, the field should be
submerged with 5 cm – 10 cm standing water. Incorporate 10 to 12 tonnes of organic
manure/compost or 10 to 25 tonnes of green manure. The field should be levelled properly
after applying the organic matter. Normally land preparation for rice crop cultivation is 1 time
ploughing & 1 time puddling. Make sure the field is flooded at least 3 to 4 days before
transplanting the seedlings.
 Read: Rice Cultivation Information
Guide

Propagation and Planting Method in Basmati Rice Farming:- Rice is cultivated by

growing in nursery and transplanting of seedlings.

Ideal Time of Transplantation – First week to second week of July.

3 to 4 weeks of seedlings should be transplanted in the main field .
Spacing between the two plants should be 15 cm to 20 cm.
Spacing between the rows should be 20 cm to 25 cm.

Manures in Basmati Rice Farming:- Apply Farm Yard Manure @ 5 to 4 tonnes/ha &
Vermicompost @ 5 to 6 tonnes/ha.

Irrigation in Basmati Rice Farming:- Basmati rice crop requires 2 to 4 cm of water in the
field throughout the growing season. Sometimes it requires timely irrigation but low quantity
of water during specific period of growth.

Weed Control in Basmati Rice Farming:- In rice cultivation, weed growth is minimal due to
the fact that this crop is cultivated under submerged condition of water. Hand weeding
should be carried 3 to 4 times @ 3 weeks interval starting from 3 weeks after planting.

Pruning in Basmati Rice Farming: – To reduce the plant height and prevent it from
lodging, should cut the flag leaf at about 10 cm from upper most leaf collar without affecting
the yield.

Top Dressing in Basmati Rice Farming:- Usually ,basmati crop varieties require low
fertilizer quantity. Especially, it requires low quantity of nitrogen to avoid excessive
vegetative growth of the crop.

Pests and Diseases in Basmati Rice Farming:- Pests and diseases are main threats in
basmati rice farming. Neck blast disease, Sheath blight are the main diseases in basmati
crop. Sheath rot & false smut, yellow stem borer, gall midge and brown plant hopper are the
main pest found. These pests and diseases can be reduced substantially by applying
effective bioagents like “Trichogramma japonicum” & T. chilonis.

Read: Organic Farming Information in

India

Water Drying Before Harvesting in Rice Farming:- Drying the field /Removing the water
from the field 2 weeks before the harvesting is mandatory for getting good yield and quality
of seed.
Harvesting of Basmati Rice:- This crop will be ready for harvesting when crop turns to
golden colour. To get maximum yield, crop should be harvested @ 20 % of moisture @ 35 –
38 days after 50% of flowering. Usually the crop will be ready for harvesting depends on the
variety cultivated. The crop should be harvested 25 to 30 days after flowering in early &
medium duration varieties. In ate varieties, harvesting should be done 35 – 40 days after the
flowering.

Basmati Rice
Yield of Basmati Rice: – In Organic Farming, yield reduces in the conversion period as
chemical fertilizers are withdrawn. The crop yield stabilizes and reaches 95% normal yield
rate in 4th year of cultivation.

Year Yield in Quintals/Hectare

1st year 25

2nd year 30

3rd year 35

4th year 37

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8 comments

Harpreet Singh May 21, 2018 at 3:58 pm

Dutta
Such a relevant information plz send these information in my email
address.
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 agrifarming May 22, 2018 at 3:44 am

Hi, Please read on site only.

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SANTOSH KUMAR June 4, 2018 at 3:33 pm

Can I get PB-1509 seeds from your company. My requirement is 5 kg.
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agrifarming June 5, 2018 at 5:08 am

We, don’t sell any agricultural products or plants. Please try in

any rice stores.
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Naren June 9, 2018 at 4:23 pm

can you please suggest me on which variety to pick. As i am planning

for an acer of Basmati rice plantation this season, will prefer traditional
and good quality (good price in market) rather then a genetically
modified/hybrid.
Thank you
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Praveen June 20, 2018 at 6:09 am

This is Praveen,
I am from varadiahpalem, chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh.
I have 30 Acer’s land. I want to plan basmati rice farming in 10 Acer’s.
Please send any rice seeds delar or any company.
Any contact number.
Reply

agrifarming June 21, 2018 at 5:20 am

You can check suppliers on India mart dot com.
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