3. Seed and Seedbed Preparation
CHOOSING THE SEEDBED. Choose an area of the farmland which is far from the shade.
PREPARING THE SEEDBED. Make a 300-400 sqm seedbed for a 15-20 kg of seeds, good for one
hectare of land. A seedbed is considered medium if it is one meter wide; its length depends on
the cut of the paddy. Put organic fertilizer with the quantity of 1 kg per sqm to making the seed
grow healthy and pulling out easier to lessen damage to the roots.
PREPARING THE SEED. Soak the seeds in clean water for 24 hours. Regularly change the water
every 6 hours in order to prevent the seeds from spoiling. Get the seeds out from the water and
place them in a clean container. Cover it and keep it airtight for 24-36 hours. Make sure that you
keep the seeds damp.
DISPERSING THE SEEDLINGS. Grasp a handful (50 grams per 1 sqm) of the seedlings and strew
them to the damp seedbed.