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Rice Planting Advice

Climate Type III: Less Pronounced Seasons
Planting Calendar
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Climate Insights

Best Planting Months

Planting timed to wet season onset for irrigation

Additional Recommendations

Ensure proper drainage in continuously wet conditions. Plant during relatively drier periods when possible.

In irrigated areas, multiple cropping cycles are possible.

Recommended Regions

Northeastern Ilocos Norte, Kalinga-Apayao, Cagayan, Mountain Province, western Isabela, eastern Nueva Vizcaya, Bulacan, eastern Laguna and Batangas, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, Marinduque, Aklan, Capiz, northern Antique and Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Siquijor, Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental.

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Crop-Specific Planting Tips

Soil Preparation

For rice in Type III climates, ensure proper leveling of fields to maintain uniform water depth. Incorporate organic matter to improve soil structure.

Pest Management

Monitor for Rice Brown Planthopper (BPH) during prolonged wet conditions. Early planting before peak BPH season can reduce infestation risk.

Water Management

In less pronounced seasons, maintain consistent water levels. Adjust irrigation based on rainfall patterns to avoid water stress.

Climate Characteristics

Short dry season (1-3 months), relatively dry Nov-Apr, wet rest of year. Rainfall distribution is less predictable than in Type I or II climates.

Temperature Patterns

Mean annual temperature is about 26.6°C; coolest months January (~25.5°C), warmest May (~28.3°C).

Rainfall Distribution

Short dry season (Nov-Apr), with wet conditions during the rest of the year. Rainfall is less intense than in Type II regions.

Typhoon Risk

Moderate typhoon risk, typically lower than Type I regions but still significant. Planting should avoid peak typhoon months when possible.