General
Model Name
Rice Paddy Seed for Sowing, Pure Pusa Basmati Seeds -1509 Variety (Golden,
Common Name
Rice Paddy Seed for Sowing, Pure Pusa Basmati Seeds -1509 Variety (Golden,
Suitable For
Indoor, Outdoor
Scientific Name
Oryza sativa
Uses
Rice is cooked by boiling, or it can be ground into a flour. It is eaten alone and in a great variety of soups, side dishes, and main dishes in Asian, Middle Eastern, and many other cuisines. Other products in which rice is used are breakfast cereals, noodles, and such alcoholic beverages as Japanese sake.
Soil Nutrient Requirements
Rice crop usually require 100 kg N, 40 kg P and 40-60 kg K. As organic management is an integrated approach, efforts should be made to recycle the biomass to keep soil rich in organic carbon.
Sowing Method
Transplantation method – in this method seeds are sown in a nursery and the seedlings are prepared there only. After 4 -5 weeks in the nursery the seedlings are uprooted and planted in the fields. It is a difficult method as everything is done by hand and requires heavy input.
Additional Features
Care Instructions
Rest and protect the injured or sore area. Ice or a cold pack used as soon as possible. Compression, or wrapping the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage. Elevation (propping up) the injured or sore area.
Other Features
Long-grain rice tends to stay intact on cooking; medium-grain rice is stickier, and is used for sweet dishes, and in Italy for risotto; and sticky short-grain rice is used in Japanese sushi as it keeps its shape when cooked. White rice when cooked contains 29% carbohydrate and 2% protein, with some manganese.
