Short Grain Rice Seeds

120 days. Oryza sativa. Open Pollinated. Short Grain Rice Seeds. The plant produces high yields of pearly white short grain rice. This high quality sweet sticky variety has a sweet flavor and grows well in the United States. Grows best in well saturated soil. It doesn’t require flooding or paddies, but they help. In Zone 5, it can be grown from direct sowing but does best when planted from transplants. Try growing your rice. Great for school projects. Also known as Yukimochi Rice. A variety from northern Japan.

Seeds Per Pound: 16,000 to 18,000

Plant Height: 36” tall

Planting Season: Late Spring/Early Summer

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Direct Sow/Water Sow

Planting Instructions: Plant in fresh water lakes, ponds, sloughs, or marshes.

Soil Facts: Plant in standing water 6" to 18" deep. Plant 25 to 40 lbs per acre in February through June.

Germination: Seeds will sprout when water temperature gets above 60°F.

Tips: Use Herbs Alive and RootBlast for larger plants and higher yields.