What kind of rice is japonica rice? A detailed explanation of japonica rice cultivation techniques

Japonica rice, also known as rice or polished rice, is the seed kernel of japonica rice plants and a variety of rice. Because the grains are round and taste good, it is widely used to make congee. Regular consumption can strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, boost immunity, and more. So what kind of rice is japonica rice? What are the cultivation techniques?

1. What kind of rice is japonica rice?

1. Japonica rice is a type of rice and the seed kernel of japonica rice plants. The grains it produces are very plump, oval-shaped, and almost white wax in color, looking very substantial in texture. It tastes firm and glutinous, and is more common than indica rice and glutinous rice.

2. Like rice in general, after japonica rice plants mature and are harvested, the grain must go through multiple processes such as drying, milling, impurity removal, and husking before it becomes japonica rice that can be steamed or boiled directly. It is widely grown in Northeast China and is divided into long-grain and round-grain types. Common long-grain varieties include Daohuaxiang, Longdao 18, and Changlixiang. It has now become a staple food in the south.

3. Japonica rice is a highly nutritious type of rice, containing abundant protein, fat, vitamins, crude fiber, and more. It helps with digestion, strengthens the spleen and stomach, stops diarrhea, and lowers cholesterol. Regular consumption can reduce the occurrence of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease, making it very suitable for patients, the elderly, and postpartum women.

2. What are the cultivation techniques for japonica rice?

1. Land selection and preparation: What kind of land is suitable for planting?

Japonica rice is suitable for growing in environments with fertile soil and good drainage. Therefore, when selecting land, try to choose loam or sandy loam with sufficient fertility. Generally, anywhere ordinary rice can be grown will work. After selecting the land, deep plow the soil and apply an appropriate amount of base fertilizer to improve soil fertility.

2. Seed selection and soaking: What kind of seeds are good to choose?

(1) Seed selection: Simply choose seeds that are relatively plump, have strong disease resistance, and have strong germination ability.

(2) Seed treatment: Place the selected seeds into the corresponding chemical agent and add water to soak overnight to eliminate pathogens in the seeds and reduce the occurrence of pests and diseases. Then scoop them out and put them in a basket, wrap them with some bean leaves or gauze, and place them in a cool, ventilated spot to let them germinate freely.

3. Sowing and seedling raising: How to sow?

(1) Sowing time: early June.

(2) Sowing method: Japonica rice can be sown by broadcasting. When sowing, simply scatter the germinated seeds evenly over the soil, then spread a layer of manure soil or plant ash and cover with plastic film. After half a month, the seeds will grow into seedlings.

(3) Sowing rate: Generally, sowing 2 to 3 kg of seeds per mu is sufficient.

4. Transplanting: When is the best time to transplant?

(1) Transplanting time: When the seedlings grow to about 10 cm.

(2) Transplanting method: Pull out the seedlings, wash off the mud from the roots, tie them into bundles and place them in the paddy field. Then transplant them into the soil at a plant spacing of 16 cm and a row spacing of 30 cm. Generally, planting two seedlings per hole is best.

(3) Transplanting density: Planting about 210,000 seedlings per mu is about right.

5. Field management techniques: How to manage?

(1) Thinning and filling in seedlings: After the seedlings are successfully transplanted, observe them constantly. Replant any floating seedlings promptly, and promptly move and fill in seedlings in areas that are too dense or too sparse to ensure uniform stands.

(2) Fertilizer requirements: During the growing period, apply fertilizer according to plant growth conditions. Generally, apply more nitrogen fertilizer during the tillering stage and more grain fertilizer after heading. If leaves appear dull or wilted, apply some base fertilizer on a sunny day. The specific amount of fertilizer should be determined according to plant growth conditions.

(3) Water requirements: After transplanting, keep the field water level at about 4 cm. During the green-turning stage, water can be appropriately reduced. In the early stage before harvest, simply drain some of the water from the field.

(4) Timely weeding: After transplanting, observe the weed situation in the field, especially barnyardgrass, which is very common and drains nutrients the most, so it should be pulled out promptly.

The above is a detailed introduction to what japonica rice is and its cultivation techniques. We hope it is helpful to everyone.