rice paddy

A rice paddy is a flooded field specifically designed for growing rice. These fields provide the wet conditions rice plants need to thrive. Typically, paddies are rectangular and kept submerged in water during most of the growing season, which helps control weeds and pests while supporting rice development. After the rice matures, the water is drained for harvest. This traditional farming method is essential in many Asian countries and relies on a balance of water management, soil fertility, and plant care to produce abundant rice crops efficiently.