Key Features of Paddy (धान) -NH-BPT 5204:
- Maturity Duration: 120–130 days (medium duration)
- Grain Type: Long, slender grains with excellent cooking quality and good aroma.
- Plant Height: Medium height, generally around 90-110 cm.
- Yield:
- Average yield potential of 5–6 tons per hectare under optimal conditions.
- The yield may vary depending on input management and field conditions.
- Disease Resistance:
- Resistant to many rice diseases such as rice blast, sheath blight, and bacterial leaf blight, making it a reliable variety for regions with disease pressure.
- Grain Quality: Excellent milling recovery with long, white grains and good head rice recovery, making it ideal for the commercial rice market.
Seed Quantities:
10 kg NH-BPT 5204
- This quantity of seed is generally suitable for planting 1.5 to 2 acres (depending on the method of sowing).
- For direct seeding, a seed rate of 20–25 kg per acre is commonly recommended.
- For transplanting, a seed rate of 15–20 kg per acre is sufficient.
- A 10 kg packet is often purchased for medium-scale rice farmers looking to cover a larger area.
6 kg NH-BPT 5204
- 6 kg of NH-BPT 5204 is typically used for smaller plots, roughly covering 0.75 to 1 acre for direct seeding or 1 acre for transplanting.
- This quantity is suitable for farmers who have a limited area to cultivate and need a moderate amount of seed.
- Adjust your seeding rate based on the land preparation method and desired plant density.
3 kg NH-BPT 5204
- A 3 kg packet is most commonly used for very small land holdings or home gardens.
- This would be enough to plant a 0.25 to 0.5 acre area, depending on the sowing technique.
- Ideal for small-scale or experimental cultivation.