When is the late rice harvested in Anhui?

Rice is a direct cash crop and also the main staple food for human consumption. Since rice has been widely cultivated in China, it has gradually spread to all parts of the world. It is cultivated in all provinces of China and also has a large area of ​​cultivation in Anhui Province.

Anhui late rice matures

The climate conditions in Anhui are excellent, and three seasons of rice can generally be grown. Late rice is usually planted before the beginning of autumn each year and will mature around October, sometimes in November. The key lies in the planting time.

Late rice harvest in Anhui

The harvesting time and maturity time of Anhui late rice are consistent, usually harvested in October-November. After the rice is harvested, the surface husks can be removed by machine, leaving brown rice. The brown rice can be ground to remove the bran layer to get rice. The rice can be eaten directly, or it can be used as industrial raw material for brewing wine and making sugar.

Anhui late rice production area and yield

Rice is grown throughout Anhui Province, including Anqing, Bengbu, Hefei, Suzhou, Chaohu, Bozhou and other places. The further south you go south of the Huaihe River, the higher the proportion of rice planting. Among them, Huoqiu County, Anhui Province is a major grain-producing county in the province, with a total of 1.95 million acres of rice. The county has achieved good harvests year after year, with an output of more than 700 kilograms per acre and a total grain output of more than 800,000 kilograms.