Black Rice SEEDS – Heirloom & Untreated – Forbidden Rice – Perennial Rice – Oryza Sativa

Grow your rice! Fresh seeds are available now. Naturally grown, non-GMO, organic heirloom seeds from my food forest. The Black Rice is a gorgeous plant that can be grown as a perennial in the warmer parts of Australia, or as an annual in colder regions. Black rice has many health benefits and is the perfect addition to any meal. It contains high levels of antioxidants, fiber, protein, and slow-releasing carbohydrates. Growing your rice is fun, even if just as an ornamental. “Black rice is a dark whole-grain rice that tastes mild and nutty…..Black rice was originally called “Forbidden Rice” as it was only available to the upper class in ancient China.”(source)

NOTE!! DUE TO THE RICE BIOSECURITY ZONE, THESE SEEDS CANNOT BE SENT TO MOST OF THE MURRUMBIDGEE AND MURRAY RIVER REGIONS in NSW. Please check this link here for more info and do NOT order the seeds if you live within the biosecurity zone.

The price is for 6 seeds.

Planting and growing tips: Soak the seeds in clean water for about 24 hours or longer until germination begins (change water daily). Sow the seeds in soil mixed with sand or with vermiculite to ensure good drainage. Keep it moist but not waterlogged. It can grown in a pot, garden bed, or a pond or dam as an edge plant. Oryza Sativa is an easy-to-grow plant, that loves full sun and semi-shade, and moist, rich soil. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow.

Harvesting and storing tips: Harvest when the rice grains turn golden brown. Place the rice grains on a baking tray and dehydrate them in the oven (fan-forced if available) or in a dehydrator for 1-2 hours at 70°C. Store in an airtight container.

Additional notes:

• The price is for six seeds from my plant, naturally grown in my permaculture food forest. Not to WA TAS.
• Do your research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.