Rice Cultivation Activities

 

1. Seed Preparation

Seed Structure

The rice seed consists of brown rice (which consists of the embryo and endosperm) and the rice bran that protects it.

The embryo has organs that will become leaves and roots after germination, while the endosperm contains the nutrients needed for its growth.

Seed Sterilization

Sterilize the source of the disease, namely white-tip nematode of rice, Gibberella fujikuroi, Pseudomonas glumae, blast disease etc. in rice seeds.

Rice Seed Soaking

Soak for about 10 days, so that the rice seeds can absorb enough water.

Accelerating Sprouting

On the day before planting the seeds, encourage germination by warming them to 30 - 32°C.

Make a seed shape in the shape of a dove's chest, that is, sprout about 1 mm.

2. Nursery

Nursery is growing seeds for cultivation of the garden method by using a transplanter machine.

In the nursery process, first fill the soil (media) containing fertilizer in a nursery container measuring 60 cm (length) X 30 cm (width) X 3cm (height), then water the container and plant the seeds, then cover it with soil.

After being covered with soil, then cover it with material to maintain the temperature in the nursery or greenhouse (Green House) to germinate.

After sprouting, line them up in the greenhouse (Green House), and cover them until the seedlings turn green.

Water it by paying attention to the air temperature in the greenhouse. The rice seeds will become seedlings called young seedlings after 20 to 25 days of cultivation, and become seedlings called medium seedlings after 30 to 35 days.