Rice
Oryza sativa
Family: Poaceae
Rice grows in full sun and prefers fertile clay or loam capable of retaining moisture. Water needs: High; consistently moist or flooded conditions.
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How to Grow Rice
Rice growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile clay or loam capable of retaining moisture with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and High; consistently moist or flooded conditions water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11 or grown as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Rice as 5-10 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2-1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 100-180 days.
Plant Overview
Rice (Oryza sativa) is listed in the Poaceae family and categorized as a grain with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0131
- Family
- Poaceae
- Plant type
- Grain
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Rice is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high; consistently moist or flooded conditions. The database soil reference is Fertile clay or loam capable of retaining moisture. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11 or grown as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11 or grown as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile clay or loam capable of retaining moisture
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- High; consistently moist or flooded conditions
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 5-10 days and the seed depth is 1/2-1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 100-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 5-10 days
- Seed depth
- 1/2-1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 100-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.