Rice, Upland (Organically Grown Seeds)
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Description: Upland Rice does not require rice paddy conditions and is fun to grow in large pots. It is also attractive, with its arching fronds. The key to getting rice kernels is to harvest as late as possible - the rice matures on the plants once they have stopped growing. Tuck plants into a porch or basement if cool weather arrives before the kernels mature.
Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 50 seeds
Latin Name: Oryza sativa
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 100 days
Exposure: Full to part sun
Height: 60 cm
Seed Source: Organically Grown
Germination: 7 - 14 days at 22ºC.
Indoors: Sow into plug trays or biodegradable starter pots in early April through early May. Although you can also sow the seeds directly to the garden or large pots around the same time as corn or beans, short season gardeners will usually get best results if you start the seedlings indoors.
Planting Depth: Lightly covered
Spacing: Sow 3 seeds per starter pot or plug cell, or 1-3 seeds every 10 cm (4") in rows 60 cm (24") apart if direct seeding to the garden.
Mixed Planters: Not suited to mixed planters.
Garden Companions: N/A
Plants to Avoid: N/A
Pest/Disease Issues: Not a major concern, other than larger creatures who will try to steal the rice grains as they mature
Harvesting: Harvest in late fall after allowing the seeds to mature for as long as possible on the plants. The majority of the seeds should turn a tawny brown when ready and the seeds usually do not fall off on their own.
Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.
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