Asian Rice Purple

Asian Rice Purple — variety description

Asian Rice Purple (Oryza sativa) is an annual herb of the Grass family (Poaceae). It is suitable for growing in damp beds, beside water or as an ornamental plant in the garden.

It creates a beautiful accent of colour and gives plant compositions an exotic look.

Purple Asian rice is an ornamental and edible crop with dark leaves and panicles; it is grown in a pot or in a damp spot in the garden.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
• Seeds per packet: 20–28 pcs (1 g)
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: March – May; seedlings
• Flowering: June – October
• Harvest: September and October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Asian Rice Purple

Asian Rice Purple seeds are sown in March – May. The plants flower from June to October. The crop is harvested in September and October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Asian Rice Purple

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Spacing: 20–25 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 25–30 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Soak the seeds in water for about 24 hours before sowing to encourage faster germination. Sow the seeds in spring in warm, moist, nutrient-rich soil. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and keep the soil constantly moist. Place in a sunny spot at temperatures above 18–20°C for good development. After emergence, keep the soil humidity high, as the plant prefers damp growing conditions.

Soak the seeds for 24–48 hours; keep the soil constantly wet.

Harvest and use

The panicles ripen at the end of summer.

Frequently asked questions

When should Asian Rice Purple be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March – May. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 20–28 seeds, pack size 1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.