rice growth stages

• 01 Germination (0–7 days)
  • The seed absorbs water and begins sprouting.
  • The radicle (root) and plumule (shoot) emerge.
• 02 Seedling Stage (7–21 days)
  • The first leaves appear, and roots develop.
  • The plant establishes itself in the soil.
• 03 Tillering Stage (22–45 days)
  • The plant produces multiple stems (tillers).
  • More leaves and roots develop.
• 04 Stem Elongation (45–60 days)
  • The plant grows taller, preparing for reproductive growth.
  • Nutrients and energy accumulate for panicle formation.
• 05 Panicle Initiation (60–80 days)
  • The plant begins forming panicles inside the stem.
  • Leaves continue growing, but the focus shifts to reproduction.
• 06 Booting Stage (80–90 days)
  • The panicle swells inside the leaf sheath.
  • The plant prepares for flowering.
• 07 Heading Stage (90–100 days)
  • The panicle emerges from the leaf sheath.
  • The flowers (spikelets) are exposed.
• 08 Flowering Stage (100–110 days)
  • The flowers bloom, pollinate, and begin forming grains.
  • This is a critical stage for yield.
• 09 Milk Stage (110–120 days)
  • Developing grains contain a milky, liquid endosperm.
  • The plant remains green and actively transports nutrients.
• 10 Dough Stage (120–130 days)
  • The grains thicken, with starch accumulation.
  • The plant begins to yellow as it nears maturity.
• 11 Maturity Stage (130–150 days)
  • Grains harden and turn golden brown.
  • The plant is ready for harvest.
• 12 Senescence & Death (After 150 days)
  • Leaves dry out, and the plant stops growing.
  • If unharvested, the plant dies naturally.