Transplanted rice :
Seedling are raised in nursery bed and transplanted in the main field. The success of this method lies behind the quality of seedling produced. Quality of seedling plot used depends on nursery bed management.
Site selection of nursery bed :
- Near to home stand where daily observation and care can be done.
- Shiny place , free from shade.
- Soil fertile and free from soil borne disease and pest.
- Irrigation and drainage facility.
Importance of nursery bed :
- To assure intensive care of seedling in small area.
- To facilitate early germination and crop stand establishment.
- To ensure uniform plant population in the main field after transplanting.
- To reduce the amount of seed requirement .
- To facilitate weed management , fertilization and intercultural operation at transplanted plot.