Rice field preparation for rice cultivation in Thailand

Rice Farming in Thailand

There are two categories of rice farming in Thailand, in-season and off-season rice farming.

In-season rice farming refers to regular rice cultivation during the rainy season. It begins in May until October followed by a harvest period that ends in February. This farming method produces rice only once a year and takes approximately 120 days to grow. During the cultivation period, rice flowering can be expected precisely on the same month and day.

Off-season rice farming is a rice cultivation method during the irregular period, which requires less support from the light for flowering. It can begin as early as in January and harvest in April, at the latest. It is common in the areas with the exceptional irrigation system like the Central part of Thailand. Cultivation takes approximately 90 days and can expect to produce up to 2-3 crops per year.