Wild Rice Plant
Wild Rice (Zizania aquatica) grows up to 6 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, high moisture, edible and medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1.5 to 2.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Silty
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
70% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 30% Sand, 20% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
2 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
50 to 100 kg per hectare
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
High in Nutrients, Dietary Fiber
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% compost, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Fungal Diseases, Root Rot, Aphids
Dark spots on leaves, Yellowing and browning of leaves, Wilting, root decay, Curling leaves, sticky honeydew
Improve air circulation, Remove infected leaves, Improve drainage, use beneficial microbes, Insecticidal soap.
Fungicides (e.g., chlorothalonil), Copper-based fungicides ,Fungicides (e.g., metalaxyl), Insecticides (e.g., malathion)