One of the things we liked about the location of our villa in Bali was the open space around us. Rice paddies almost embraced our doorstep
and stretched as far as the eye could see.
We didn’t have to walk far to really appreciate the intensive nature of rice farming. Seedlings are cultivated in a special nursery and are then transplanted by hand into the ploughed paddy fields. It looked like back-breaking work, hour after hour bent over to plant the rice in long rows in the mud.
Apparently, a farmer can plant 10,000 square feet of seedlings a day, each one placed 8-10 inches apart.
The water level is vital for the developing crop
and the innovative means of water control were fascinating.
There were thatched shelters scattered through the fields
and colourful shrines ensured a bountiful crop. Offerings are made to the Hindu goddess Dewi Sri at crucial periods such as planting, full moon, when the rice is a month old, the first appearance of the grains and before harvesting.
The rice is ready to be harvested after three months
and the cycle begins again.
cannonhillchronicles 
Nice post. Reminds me of the lovely drive through the rice paddies in the mornings when we left the villa. 🙂
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It was a lovely, peaceful way to start the day 😊
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Beautiful photos of a lovely spot.
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Thank you, Coral, it really was beautiful.
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Bali is so gorgeous. Great shots!
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Thank you, the peace of the rice paddies was quite a contrast to the beach resort areas.
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Your great photos transported me back there. Very peaceful and lush.
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There is a certain tranquility about the rice fields.
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what a peacfull place
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Yes, such a contrast to the crowded tourist areas. It was the perfect place to stay.
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Great photos! Where about’s in Bali was this? I’m planning a trip to Bali for September and want to have part of it as a peaceful stay like this 🙂
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The rice paddies surround the Tepi Laut Villas at Seseh Beach, a wonderful area to stay, right on the edge of the fishing village of Seseh. Have a great trip 😊
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