Hybrid rice

RTP740FP (NSIC Rc 822H) Hybrid Rice: Yield, Maturity and Characteristics

NSIC Rc 822H is a hybrid rice variety for irrigated lowland, sold as RTP740FP and known locally as Mestiso 175. The NSIC approved it in 2026. RiceTec bred it. It matures in about 107 days and averages 8.7 tonnes per hectare, with a top yield of 10.1 tonnes in trials.

5 min read Updated October 17, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
Ripe palay heads, the harvest a hybrid like NSIC Rc 822H is bred to fill

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 RTP740FP, or rice variety 822H, 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 107 days after sowing.
  • Yield: 8.7 tonnes per hectare on average, or about 174 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 10.1 tonnes.
  • Holds up against: green leafhopper, brown planthopper, rice blast.
  • Watch out for: stem borer, tungro.
  • Cooked rice: low amylose, so soft and tender.

Key facts about NSIC Rc 822H

Key facts of NSIC Rc 822H (t/ha means tonnes per hectare)
TraitValue
Year approved2026
Bred byRiceTec
Sold asRTP740FP
Local nameMestiso 175
TypeHybrid
Growing environmentIrrigated lowland
Maturity107 days after sowing
Average yield8.7 t/ha
Top yield in trials10.1 t/ha
Plant height114 cm

How much does NSIC Rc 822H yield?

On average it gives 8.7 tonnes per hectare. That is about 174 cavans of 50 kilograms of palay. It sits above the average of the 180 irrigated lowland hybrids on the list, which is 6.9 tonnes. But the top yield, 10.1 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 107 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?

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
Green leafhopperResistantHeld up well in the tests
Brown planthopperModerately resistantTook some damage but held up
Stem borerModerately susceptibleTook clear damage
Rice blastResistantHeld up well in the tests
Bacterial leaf blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
Sheath blightIntermediateTook a middling share of damage
TungroSusceptibleTook heavy damage

So scout early for stem borer, tungro. 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 822H
MeasureValueClass
Amylose17.7 percentLow

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.

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 822H

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.

  • NSIC Rc 826H: 106 days, 8.8 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
  • NSIC Rc 810H: 108 days, 8.5 tonnes per hectare on average, 2026
  • NSIC Rc 776H: 106 days, 8.5 tonnes per hectare on average, 2024
  • NSIC Rc 778H: 108 days, 8.4 tonnes per hectare on average, 2024
Is RTP740FP the same as NSIC Rc 822H?
Yes. RTP740FP is the name it is sold under, and NSIC Rc 822H is its registration with the National Seed Industry Council, where its local name is Mestiso 175. The numbers on this page are for NSIC Rc 822H.
What is the local name of NSIC Rc 822H?
It is known as Mestiso 175. Seed sellers and agriculturists use both names, so ask for either one.
How many days does NSIC Rc 822H take to harvest?
About 107 days after sowing. Then harvest when 85 to 90 percent of the grains are golden yellow.
What is the average yield of NSIC Rc 822H?
It averages 8.7 tonnes per hectare, about 174 cavans of 50 kilograms. The best trial reached 10.1 tonnes. Your own yield depends on water, seed, fertilizer and timing.
Is this variety a hybrid?
Yes. So buy new seed each season, because seed saved from a hybrid crop does not grow true and yields less.
What should I watch for when I plant it?
In trials it was weak against stem borer, tungro. So scout from the early weeks and act at the first signs.

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