Upland

NSIC Rc 11 (Canlaon) Rice Variety: Yield, Maturity and Characteristics

NSIC Rc 11 is an inbred rice variety for upland fields, known locally as Canlaon. The NSIC approved it in 2001. It matures in about 125 days and averages 2.6 tonnes per hectare, with a top yield of 4.9 tonnes in trials.

5 min read Updated October 17, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
A farmer checking his crop, as you would on the upland fields NSIC Rc 11 is bred for

The average and top yields in tonnes per hectare come from the trials each variety went through to be registered with the NSIC, and from what the seed companies say about their own seed.

What farmers harvest today can be different. Newer harvest records, the season, the place, the soil, the water and the care all move these numbers over time.

So use them to compare varieties, not as a promise for your field. Ask your seller or your agriculturist how the variety did on farms near you in the last few seasons.

If you came here looking for rice variety 11, or Rc 11, this is the one. Compare it with the other varieties in our rice variety finder before you buy seed. Also read our guide to rice varieties in the Philippines for how inbreds, hybrids and special rice differ.

  • Maturity: about 125 days after sowing.
  • Yield: 2.6 tonnes per hectare on average, or about 52 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 4.9 tonnes.
  • Season: Dry season and wet season.
  • Holds up against: stem borer.
  • Watch out for: tungro, brown planthopper, green leafhopper.

Key facts about NSIC Rc 11

Key facts of NSIC Rc 11 (t/ha means tonnes per hectare)
TraitValue
Year approved2001
Local nameCanlaon
TypeInbred
Growing environmentUpland
Recommended seasonDry season and wet season
How to plant itDry direct seeded, transplanted, wet direct seeded
Recommended forThe whole country
Maturity125 days after sowing
Average yield2.6 t/ha
Top yield in trials4.9 t/ha
Plant height104 cm

How much does NSIC Rc 11 yield?

On average it gives 2.6 tonnes per hectare. That is about 52 cavans of 50 kilograms of palay. It sits below the average of the 10 upland fields inbreds on the list, which is 2.8 tonnes. But the top yield, 4.9 tonnes, came from a trial with good water, seed and care. So plan your costs on the average, then work toward the top with the habits in our guide to raising rice yield per hectare.

How many days does it take to mature?

It takes about 125 days from sowing to harvest. Varieties of 100 to 120 days count as short duration and 120 to 140 days as medium, so this one counts as medium duration. Then harvest when 85 to 90 percent of the grains turn golden yellow. Because the day count drives every task, anee.io counts it for you from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.

Is it resistant to pests and diseases?

Reactions in trials: R resistant, MR moderately resistant, I intermediate, MS moderately susceptible, S susceptible. Some carry a second rating in brackets.
Pest or diseaseRatingWhat it means
Rice blastIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
Bacterial leaf blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
TungroSusceptibleTook heavy damage
Brown planthopperSusceptibleTook heavy damage
Green leafhopperSusceptibleTook heavy damage
Stem borerResistantHeld up well in the tests
Sheath blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage

So scout early for tungro, brown planthopper, green leafhopper. When you see the first signs, check the guide before you spray, because the right timing saves more than an extra dose. If you are not sure what you see, our pest and disease finders help you name it from the damage.

Grain and eating quality

Grain quality of NSIC Rc 11
MeasureValueClass
Amylose20.9 percentIntermediate
Milling recovery69.4 percentGrade 1
Head rice51.4 percentPremium
Chalky grains6.6 percentGrade 2
Grain length5.9 mmMedium
Grain shape, length to width2.8Intermediate

Amylose decides how rice cooks. With intermediate amylose, expect rice that is soft but not sticky. In fact, Filipino taste has moved from high to intermediate and low amylose rice, because people want it softer. Head rice is the share of whole grains after milling. So a higher number means fewer broken grains and a better price at the mill.

Where should you plant it?

It suits upland fields, with no standing water. So sow at the start of the rains, and keep weeds down in the first weeks, because upland rice cannot drown them out. Our rice variety finder lists the other upland choices. It is recommended for the dry season and the wet season. You can plant it dry direct seeded, transplanted or wet direct seeded. For the right month in your province, see the best time to plant rice.

Plan your next season of NSIC Rc 11

Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.

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Varieties like this one

These come from the same kind of farm and grow about as long. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.

  • PSB Rc 3: 123 days, 2.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 1997
  • PSB Rc 5: 122 days, 2.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 1997
  • PSB Rc 1: 121 days, 2.4 tonnes per hectare on average, 1990
  • PSB Rc 7: 121 days, 2.9 tonnes per hectare on average, 2001
What is the local name of NSIC Rc 11?
It is known as Canlaon. Seed sellers and agriculturists use both names, so ask for either one.
How many days does NSIC Rc 11 take to harvest?
About 125 days after sowing. Then harvest when 85 to 90 percent of the grains are golden yellow.
What is the average yield of NSIC Rc 11?
It averages 2.6 tonnes per hectare, about 52 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 4.9 tonnes. Your own yield depends on water, seed, fertilizer and timing.
In which season should I plant it?
It is recommended for the dry season and the wet season. Then pick the month with our planting calendar guide and the forecast for your town.
Is this variety a hybrid?
No, it is an inbred. So the seed you buy grows true, but certified seed still gives the best start.
What should I watch for when I plant it?
In trials it was weak against tungro, brown planthopper, green leafhopper. So scout from the early weeks and act at the first signs.

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