Rice - Wikipedia
The rice plant can grow to over 1 m (3 ft) tall; if in deep water, it can reach a length of 5 m (16 ft). A single plant may have several leafy stems or tillers. The upright stem is jointed with nodes along its length; a long slender leaf arises from each node. [1]
How to Grow Rice from Seed to Harvest - wikiHow
2024年5月16日 · To grow rice, start by soaking rice seeds in water for 12 hours so they're ready for planting. Then, plant the seeds in a warm, sunny location for best results. You'll also want to use slightly acidic soil and keep about 2 inches of water flooded on top of your soil to create ideal growing conditions.
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Rice | Description, History, Cultivation, & Uses | Britannica
5 天之前 · Rice, edible starchy cereal grain and the plant by which it is produced. Roughly one-half of the world population, including virtually all of East and Southeast Asia, is wholly dependent upon rice as a staple food; 95 percent of the world’s rice crop is eaten by humans.
Facts About the Rice Plant: History, Description, Uses and Health ...
This article describes the rice plant in detail. Rice is a food crop that is included as an important part of a meal across the world. It belongs to the "Poaceae" family and is cultivated as an agricultural crop with an annual yield of about 535 million tons.
How Rice Grows
Rice is cultivated differently than other grains because it is a semi-aquatic plant that requires consistent irrigation all season to grow. Heavy clay and silt loam soils that are often ill-suited to other crops retain water very well, making them perfect for rice.
How to Grow Rice: A Comprehensive Guide
2023年12月18日 · When to Plant Rice. Rice is typically planted during the warmer months, when the soil temperature is above 50°F (10°C). The exact timing depends on your region and the rice variety you’ve chosen. Consult with local agricultural experts or use a planting calendar to determine the ideal planting time for your area. How to Plant Rice Seeds
Oryza sativa - Wikipedia
Oryza sativa, having the common name Asian cultivated rice, [2] is the much more common of the two rice species cultivated as a cereal, the other species being O. glaberrima, African rice. It was first domesticated in the Yangtze River basin in China 13,500 to 8,200 years ago.
How to Plant and Grow Rice - Better Homes & Gardens
2023年8月10日 · Rice is an annual grass plant that thrives in Asia and parts of Africa. It will grow in moist, boggy soil , but waterlogged soil is not essential. Most commercial rice is grown in a flooded field, called a paddy, to prevent weed seeds from germinating and overtaking the rice.
Rice plant description – Botanical online
2024年8月31日 · Rice is a plant of the family of the wheat or oats that can get to reach up to 1.8 ms of height. Like them, on the inside, it presents a stem in the form of a hollow cane, except for the knots. The leaves are lanceolate, with tapered endings and parallel venation.
How to Grow and Care for Rice Like a Pro - Planting Perfection
2023年12月5日 · Rice plants typically require all their foliage to produce the energy needed for grain development. However, removing any diseased or damaged parts of the plant as soon as they are noticed is important to maintain overall plant health.