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Management Techniques for Rice at the Jointing and Booting Stage

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Management at the jointing and booting stage: When 50% of the plants in the field have the main tiller elongated by 1-2 cm and the shape of the main tiller becomes rounded, it is the jointing stage. When 50% of the flag leaves have fully emerged from the leaf sheath, it is the booting stage. This period is when rice needs the most water in its entire life cycle. If the water is drained for a long time, it will affect the formation of the panicle, resulting in small panicles and many empty grains. However, deep water flooding should also be avoided; instead, irrigate frequently with shallow water and expose the field appropriately to promote root growth, achieving deep roots and lush leaves, and striving for large panicles and more grains.

Management at the jointing and booting stage

When 50% of the plants in the field have the main tiller elongated by 1-2 cm and the shape of the main tiller becomes rounded, it is the jointing stage. When 50% of the flag leaves have fully emerged from the leaf sheath, it is the booting stage. This period is when rice needs the most water in its entire life cycle. If the water is drained for a long time, it will affect the formation of the panicle, resulting in small panicles and many empty grains. However, deep water flooding should also be avoided; instead, irrigate frequently with shallow water and expose the field appropriately to promote root growth, achieving deep roots and lush leaves, and striving for large panicles and more grains.

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