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Paddy Farming: Avoid This Mistake During Grain Filling to Save Your Crop from Falling
- •Farmers who transplanted paddy late currently have their crops in the booting and grain filling stage, making them vulnerable to strong winds and rain.
- •Increased weight from grain filling combined with weak roots and stems can cause the entire crop to lodge or fall in the field.
- •Deficiency of potash, phosphorus, or calcium weakens the roots and stems even if the plant appears lush green from above.
- •Excessive water stagnation in the field during this stage increases the risk of the crop falling and can cause grains to turn black.
- •Farmers should maintain proper drainage, avoid excessive nitrogen, and use balanced fertilizers like potash and phosphorus to ensure plant strength.
Key Questions Answered
As grains fill in the panicles, the weight of the plant increases. If there is a deficiency of nutrients like potash, phosphorus, or calcium, the roots and stems remain weak and cannot handle the pressure of wind or rain.
Crop protection scientist Dr. Hadi Hussain Khan advises using balanced fertilizers such as potash, phosphorus, and zinc. Phosphorus helps develop deep roots for better soil grip, while potash strengthens the stem to support the increasing weight of the panicles.
Stagnating excessive water in the field during the booting and grain filling stages increases the risk of crop lodging, especially when combined with strong winds. Proper drainage and water management help keep the roots and stems strong and prevent the crop from flattening.
