Oryza sativa
Minimum: 75+ seeds
Cultivate your own high-quality, aromatic Long Grain Rice at home with our premium seeds. Known for its slender, elongated grains and fluffy texture, Long Grain Rice is a versatile staple perfect for a variety of dishes. Grow your own rice and enjoy the satisfaction of harvesting and cooking with homegrown grains.
Key Features:
- Elongated Grains: Long Grain Rice features slender, elongated grains that remain separate and fluffy when cooked, ideal for a variety of culinary uses.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for a wide range of dishes, including pilafs, salads, stir-fries, and more, adding a delightful texture and flavor to your meals.
- Aromatic Flavor: Known for its mild, aromatic flavor, this rice enhances the taste of any dish without overpowering other ingredients.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for home gardeners, our Long Grain Rice seeds are easy to plant and cultivate, even for beginners.
- High Yield: Produces a generous harvest, providing you with plenty of rice for your culinary needs.
Specifications:
- Plant Type: Long Grain Rice (Oryza sativa)
- Height: Grows to approximately 3-4 feet tall
- Spread: 1-2 feet wide
- Maturity: Approximately 100-130 days from planting to harvest
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Water Requirements: Requires consistent moisture; thrives in wet or flooded conditions
Benefits:
- Homegrown Quality: Enjoy the satisfaction of growing your own rice, knowing it is fresh, organic, and free from pesticides.
- Culinary Versatility: Perfect for a variety of dishes, from main courses to side dishes, enhancing your culinary creations.
- Nutritional Value: Long Grain Rice is a good source of carbohydrates, providing energy and essential nutrients.
- Easy Cultivation: Suitable for home gardeners of all experience levels, with straightforward planting and care instructions.
- Generous Harvest: Produces a high yield, ensuring a plentiful supply of rice for your kitchen.
Growing Tips:
- Planting: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 1 inch deep and 2-3 inches apart.
- Light: Provide full sun exposure for optimal growth.
- Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, as rice thrives in wet conditions. Consider growing in a flooded area or paddy-like environment.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Enrich soil with organic matter or compost for best results.
- Maintenance: Minimal maintenance required. Ensure consistent watering, especially during dry periods, and keep the area free of weeds.
Usage:
- Gardening: Grow Long Grain Rice in your garden, backyard, or even in containers with proper water management.
- Culinary: Use the harvested rice in a variety of dishes, from pilafs and stir-fries to salads and side dishes, adding a delightful texture and flavor to your meals.
- Educational: Great for educational purposes, teaching children and adults about the process of growing and harvesting rice.
Order your Long Grain Rice (Oryza sativa) seeds today and start enjoying the benefits of homegrown, high-quality rice in your kitchen.