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METHODS OF PLANTING UPLAND RICE

Sowing Time:
Just like many other grains, upland rice cannot be farmed all through the year. There are specifics periods when you can plant your seeds in order to get the best yield. Upland Rice seed sowing time depends mainly on the agroecology of your area. However, the best time to sow is between April and June.
For Savana agroecology between May and June is the best time, while Forest agroecology (e.g. some areas in Ekiti state) is April to May.

Sowing Methods:
i. You can open a spot in the soil of about 2-3cm deep, and then you put about 8 seeds and cover it up. When you do this, you can use a spacing of 30cm by 30cm and seed rate of 50-60kg/ha; or

ii. You can also drill a small hole of 3cm deep; there you can plant your seeds. Let your spacing be 25cm by 5cm, that is you drill a hole 25-30cm behind the first hole and 5cm beside the first hole.

iii. You may as well choose to broadcast your seed, which is spreading the seeds on the surface of the soil. Seed rate; 80 – 100kg/ha.

Remember to always use Good Agricultural Practices to avoid loss of yield and to get the best quality produce possible.

Source: Africa Rice Center (WARDA)

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