How to do Seed Treatment in Paddy Crop

  • By treating seeds in paddy crop, fungal and bacterial diseases spread by fungi and bacteria are controlled.
  • To prevent disease, should be used   Carbendazim 12% + Mancozeb 64% 2gram/kg seeds Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram@ 2.5gram/kg seeds.
  • Phosphate solubilizing bacteria 2 gram + Trichoderma viride 5 gram / kg seed or 
  • Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria 2 gram + Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 5gram / kg seed rate should be sown only after seed treatment.
  • After that spread the seeds in a flat shady place and cover them with soaked jute sacks.
  • Sowing immediately after seed treatment, it is not advisable to keep the seed for too long.
  • Then sow the treated seed evenly. Keep in mind that sowing the seeds in the evening because of high temperature increases the chances of destroying germination.
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