Rice Seed OM34

Overview

Vigorous growth, strong tillering and long clustered panicles contribute to a high proportion of filled grains, while its tolerance of acidic and saline conditions broadens its field potential.

Rice is a staple crop across tropical lowlands, often grown in two or three crops a year. Choosing a variety that suits the season, the soil and the buyer's grain standard is the first step to a profitable harvest.

Key features

• Vigorous growth and strong tillering
• Long, clustered panicles with a high share of filled grains
• Good tolerance of acidic and saline conditions
• Yields of 9–10 t/ha

Growing guide

1. Seed and landSoak and incubate the seed until it just sprouts. Level the field and drain it well so seedlings establish evenly, whether you broadcast, drum-seed or transplant.
2. Seed rateSow thinly: a moderate seed rate gives sturdier tillers, better airflow and less disease. Drum or cluster seeding saves seed and makes the crop easier to manage.
3. NutritionSplit nitrogen into several doses through tillering and panicle initiation and balance it with phosphorus and potassium. Avoid heavy late nitrogen, which invites lodging and pests.
4. WaterKeep a shallow water layer after establishment and use alternate wetting and drying where you can: it saves water and cuts methane emissions. Drain the field 7–10 days before harvest.
5. Crop protectionScout weekly for brown planthopper, leaf folder, blast and bacterial leaf blight, and spray only when local thresholds are reached, following plant-protection advice.
6. HarvestHarvest when 85–90% of the grains on the panicle have turned straw-yellow, then dry the paddy promptly to about 14% moisture for storage.