Where Rice Grows (2024)

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Where Rice Grows? ›

The oldest archaeological evidence of rice use by humans has been found in the middle and lower Yangzi River Valley region of China. Phytoliths, silicon microfossils of plant cell structures, from rice have been found at the Xianrendong and Diotonghuan sites and dated to 11 000–12 000 bc (Zhao, 1998).

The oldest archaeological evidence of rice use by humans has been found in the middle and lower Yangzi River Valley region of China. Phytoliths, silicon microfossils of plant cell structures, from rice have been found at the Xianrendong and Diotonghuan sites and dated to 11 000–12 000 bc (Zhao, 1998).

Rice is cultivated differently than other grains because it is a semi-aquatic plant that requires consistent irrigation all season to grow. Heavy clay and silt loam soils that are often ill-suited to other crops retain water very well, making them perfect for rice.

Rice is typically grown in bunded fields that are continuously flooded up to 14-21 days before harvest. Continuous flooding helps ensure sufficient water and control weeds. On average, it takes 1,400 L (370 gal) of water to produce 1 kg (2.2 lb) of rice in an irrigated production system (IRRI).

Over 90 percent of the world's rice is produced and consumed in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Where Rice Grows in the USA. Each year, American rice farmers sustainably grow roughly 20 billion pounds of rice in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas. Half of the rice crop is consumed in the United States, accounting for 80 percent of the rice consumed domestically.

Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains in the world. As the most populous country in the world, China also consumes more rice than any other country, with about 150 million metric tons consumed in 2023/2024.

Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates, the body's main fuel source. Carbohydrates can keep you energized and satisfied, and are important for fueling exercise. Brown rice, especially, is an excellent source of many nutrients, including fiber, manganese, selenium, magnesium, and B vitamins.

Rice varieties, growing conditions, and agronomic practices can all affect how long it takes for plants to mature. Most cultivars require between 105 and 150 days from sowing to harvest. However, some types can take up to 180 days to grow. In general, transplanted crops mature more quickly than directly seeded ones.

Can you grow rice at home? ›

"Rice is such an easy plant to grow,"says Brie, horticulturist and author of Gardening With Grains: Bring the Versatile Beauty of Grains Into Your Landscape. "There's a lot to say about the experience of growing rice yourself, and understanding and appreciating the challenges that go with it," she says.

Rice water, also known as kanji, munji or maand, helps in the digestion process and soothes issues like diarrhoea and food poisoning. Rice water contains minerals and probiotics which are essential for gut health.

As a general rule, 1 cup of uncooked rice will equal about 3 cups of cooked rice.

USA Rice represents rice producers in the six largest rice-producing states of Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas.

China stands as the world's largest consumer and producer of rice, bolstered by its robust agricultural sector and rapid economic growth. With an annual consumption of 142,700 metric tons, accounting for nearly 30% of global rice production, rice plays a vital role in Chinese diets.

Paddy field farming remains the dominant form of growing rice in modern times. It is practiced extensively in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Northern Iran, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, North Korea, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam.