Lowland rice

Rice can be grown in the moist tropics and subtropics, succeeding at elevations up to 2,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 30°c, but can tolerate 10 - 36°c[418 ]. Growth ceases below 10°c and plants have no tolerance to frost[418 ]. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 1,500 - 2,000mm, but tolerates 1,000 - 4,000mm[418 ]. Requires a wet to inundated soil and a position in full sun[238 ]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 - 7, tolerating 4.5 - 9[418 ]. Depending upon variety, rice can mature a crop of seed in anything from 60 - 200 days[418 ]. There are many named varieties that have been developed to suit a wide diversity of climates and soil types[200 ]. These can be grouped into two main forms:- Lowland - this is grown in land that is flooded during the growing season[46 ]. Upland - this form does not require submersion by water[46 ]. There are many different cultivars of each form. Some of these cultivars are starchy and are more suited to use in cakes, soups, pastry, breakfast foods etc[46 ]. Other cultivars have a sweeter, glutinous texture, these are used for special purposes such as sweetmeats[46 ]. Within these divisions, the varieties are further defined by whether they have short, medium or long grains[46 ]. Long grained forms usually have the highest value, though short-grained forms are preferred in many countries[46 ]. Flowering Time: Late Summer/Early Fall. Bloom Color: Cream/Tan. Spacing: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm). References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information Temperature Converter Type a value in the Celsius field to convert the value to Fahrenheit: Celsius Fahrenheit: The PFAF Bookshop Plants For A Future have a number of books available in paperback and digital form. Book titles include Edible Plants , Edible Perennials , Edible Trees , Edible Shrubs , Woodland Gardening , and Temperate Food Forest Plants . Our new book is Food Forest Plants For Hotter Conditions (Tropical and Sub-Tropical) . Shop Now

Edible Parts: Oil Seed Edible Uses: Oil Seed - cooked. It is usually either boiled or steamed and can be eaten in a wide variety of both savoury and sweet dishes[238 ]. It is an essential accompaniment for curries and Far Eastern dishes, it is used in European dishes such as paella and risotto, whilst it is also used in sweet dishes such as rice pudding[238 ]. The grain can also be popped like popcorn to make a breakfast cereal[238 ]. An oil is obtained from the seed[418 ]. It is used in cooking and as a salad oil[418 ]. References More on Edible Uses

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