RICE is a cereal grain which serves as a staple food for many people around the world. Rice is usually grown in wetland or tropical area’s where one crop can survive up to twenty years.
The plant can grow up to 1..8 meters tall with long slender leaves up to 100cm long and 2.5cm wide. The seed is the edible grain with can be anywhere from 5 to 12mm in length and 2 to 3mm in thickness.
Make sure the soil in that area consists of slightly acidic clay for the best results. You may also plant your rice seeds in buckets with the same type of soil. Pick a location that receives full sunlight, as rice grows best with bright light and warm temperatures of at least 70 degrees Fahrenheit (approximately 21 degrees Celsius). Make sure your area allows for 3 to 6 months of plant and flower growth.
Gather at least 1 to 2 ounces (28.3495 to 56.6990 g) of rice seeds to sow.
Soak the seeds in water to prep them for planting. Allow them to soak for at least 12 hours but not longer than 36 hours. Remove the seeds from the water afterward.
Plant the rice seeds throughout the soil, starting while temperatures are still warm during the fall or the spring season.
If you are using buckets, fill them with at least 6 inches (15 cm) of moist soil. Then add the rice seeds. Add compost or mulch to the soil, slightly covering the rice grains. However, it is okay to expose the rice grains.
Maintain at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water for the rice to grow. Expect to see shoots from the grains grow after about 1 week.
Thin, or space out, the rice seeds to prevent crowding.
For best results, thin out the seedlings no more than 4 inches (10.2 cm) apart in rows that range between 9 to 12 inches (22.9 to 30.5 cm) apart. Allow the seeds to grow up to 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall, which takes on average of about 1 month.
This will take approximately 3 or 4 months. Let the water dry out or drain any excess water before removing the rice for harvesting.
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