Scattering young rice buds boosts seedling growth and formation rate in summer
Scattering rice seeds that have germinated for 1-2 days before transplanting them can help the seedlings grow better in the summer. This method increases the rate of seedling formation without making the rice plants mature faster. Seeds germinated for 2 days before transplanting had a higher seedling formation rate compared to those germinated for just 1 day. By following this method, the seedling formation rate can be significantly improved, and the plants will grow faster throughout the growing period. However, scattering the seeds after they have developed many adventitious roots can reduce the seedling formation rate.