How to save seeds of wild rice stem

Introduction of wild rice seeds

Water chestnut has seeds, which usually mature in summer. The seeds are black when mature. The seeds are usually long and thin with a blunt tip.

How to save seeds of wild rice stem

The seeds of茭白 grow in water. They are edible and partly similar to lotus roots. Generally, when taking the seeds, you can just take them directly from the place where the fruit is formed. It is very convenient. When taking them, you can cut the fruit off first and then process them.

The seeds of茭白 cannot be put away directly after being collected, otherwise they may become moldy. Generally, after collecting the seeds, they should be cleaned, dried in a ventilated place, and then stored.

Wild rice seed propagation

Zizania latifolia can be propagated by seeds and can be planted directly. It is generally most suitable to plant it in April or May in spring. It will sprout within a month of planting and will bloom in the transition season from spring to summer.

How to plant wild rice seeds

1. Seed treatment: Select healthy water chestnuts, then cut the middle part for planting. No special treatment is needed.

2. Soil selection: It is best to plant茭白 in loose, deep, breathable, well-drained and fertile soil. Then turn the soil deeply and apply enough farmyard manure.

3. Planting: After planting茭白, you need to pay attention to the later water and fertilizer management. After the seedlings grow relatively stably, they need to be dug out and then planted in paddy fields for maintenance.