Irrigated lowland

NSIC Rc 584 (Japonica 7) Rice Variety: Yield, Maturity and Characteristics

NSIC Rc 584 is an inbred rice variety for irrigated lowland, known locally as Japonica 7. The NSIC approved it in 2019. It matures in about 112 days and averages 3.3 tonnes per hectare, with a top yield of 6.2 tonnes in trials.

4 min read Updated October 17, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
An irrigated palay field in the Philippines, where NSIC Rc 584 is meant to grow

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 584, or Rc 584, 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 112 days after sowing.
  • Yield: 3.3 tonnes per hectare on average, or about 66 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 6.2 tonnes.
  • Cooked rice: low amylose, so soft and tender.

Key facts about NSIC Rc 584

Key facts of NSIC Rc 584 (t/ha means tonnes per hectare)
TraitValue
Year approved2019
Local nameJaponica 7
TypeInbred
Growing environmentIrrigated lowland
Maturity112 days after sowing
Average yield3.3 t/ha
Top yield in trials6.2 t/ha
Plant height91 cm

How much does NSIC Rc 584 yield?

On average it gives 3.3 tonnes per hectare. That is about 66 cavans of 50 kilograms of palay. It sits below the average of the 118 irrigated lowland inbreds on the list, which is 5.2 tonnes. But the top yield, 6.2 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 112 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 short 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?

No pest and disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested and scout every week, above all for rice blast, tungro and the brown planthopper. Our pest and disease finders help you name what you see.

Grain and eating quality

Grain quality of NSIC Rc 584
MeasureValueClass
Amylose12.1 percentLow
Milling recovery69.7 percentGrade 1
Head rice58.8 percentPremium
Chalky grains12.5 percentGrade 3
Grain length5.8 mmMedium
Grain shape, length to width2.2Intermediate

Amylose decides how rice cooks. With low amylose, expect rice that is soft. 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 irrigated lowland, where you control the water. Level the field well so the water stands evenly, and plant together with the farms around you, so pests cannot move from field to field. Our guide to rice land preparation shows each step. For the right month in your province, see the best time to plant rice.

Plan your next season of NSIC Rc 584

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.

What is the local name of NSIC Rc 584?
It is known as Japonica 7. Seed sellers and agriculturists use both names, so ask for either one.
How many days does NSIC Rc 584 take to harvest?
About 112 days after sowing. Then harvest when 85 to 90 percent of the grains are golden yellow.
What is the average yield of NSIC Rc 584?
It averages 3.3 tonnes per hectare, about 66 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 6.2 tonnes. Your own yield depends on water, seed, fertilizer and timing.
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.
Is it soft when cooked?
It has low amylose, 12.1 percent. So it cooks soft.
Where can I buy certified seed of this variety?
Ask accredited seed growers in your province or your municipal agriculturist. Look for the certified seed tag on the sack before you pay.

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