Organic Duborskian Rice
Planting Method: Transplant Only
When to sow: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before transplanting late May when the soil has warmed up.
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch Days to Germination: 6 days at 75°F
Sowing and seedling care: Sow 2 seeds per cell thinned to 1. More fertility = taller plants = more seed.
When to transplant: They can tolerate a light frost but best to plant as close to the last frost date as possible. The plants will reach 20”-24” high and have numerous tillers. Keep well weeded during early growth stage to give the tillers plenty of room to spread.
Transplant Spacing: 1 foot Sun Needs: Full
Days to Harvest: 105
Height: 2-3 feet (numerous tillers)
Harvest: Harvest as heads dry down but before they drop seeds or get moldy. Typically the harvest ranges from late August through September. One 100′ row of rice will yield 6 to 10 pounds of grain.
