An experiment was conducted to study the influence of farm yard (FYM), chemical fertilizer (DAP), organic manure (neem cake) and leaf extract (Ocimum basilicum) on the growth and biochemical parameters of paddy (Oryza sativa L. var. IR 20). The paddy seeds soaked in water were transferred to petriplates containing cotton and filter paper. The germination was 100% in the plates. After transfer into pots, the growth of the seedlings was observed. The growth was evaluated on 30th and 45th day. The root length and shoot length were significantly higher in T3 and T4 on 30th day and 45th day respectively. The fresh and dry weight of the seedlings showed a significant increase in T4 plants on both 30th and 45th day.