Rice planting,what you should know

Rice crops can be either direct seeded or
transplanted.
In direct seeding, seeds are sown directly in
the field. While in transplanting, seedlings are
first raised in seedbeds before they are
planted in the field.
When choosing the suitable planting method,
the (1) locality, (2) type of soil, (3) rice
ecosystem , and (4) availability of inputs
and labor, should be considered.
Choosing when to plant is crucial to
establishing the crop in the field. Timely
planting into a well prepared seedbed will
help produce a fast growing, uniform crop
that will have higher yields and better
competition against weeds and other pests.
The best time to plant depends on locality,
variety, weather, water availability, and the
best harvest time. Planting at the same time
(or within a 2 week window) as the
neighboring fields can help to minimize
insect, disease, bird, and rat pressure on
individual fields.