Edited by Anthropoid Entity, KiwiPenguin, Charles Carter, MA and 11 others
Rice comes in long-grain, medium- and short-grain textures. It grows easily in your backyard, in a garden bed or in buckets, given the right amount of soil, water and other nutrients. Short-grain, medium-grain and long-grain rice thrive in wet conditions, specifically standing puddles of water or swamp-like conditions. Once the rice grains develop, the water in which they grow must drain so that you can harvest and mill the crop. After the harvesting and milling processes, you can eat the rice.
Steps
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1 Purchase rice seeds from any gardening or farmers supply store. You may also buy rice seeds from a reputable supply store or seek help from the local agriculture field officer.
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2 Choose your planting location. 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.
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3 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.
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4 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.
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5 Fill the buckets or the garden space with at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water.
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6 Observe the water levels of the planting area. 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.
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7 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.
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8 Wait for the rice grains to mature. 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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