Rice has a long growth period and a short harvest season of about 4 weeks. Most varieties prefer warm weather. For this reason, plant rice after the last frost has passed, in early spring or sometime in March. Search for a warm sunny spot, in an area with rich well-draining soil.

What month do you plant rice?

The wet-season rice crop in the north lasts from June to November and the dry-season crop from January to May-June. In the south it is the reverse: wet-season crops last from October-November to March-April and dry-season crops from May-June to November.

Can you grow rice all year round?

Rice is a warm season cereal grain in the Poaceae family that thrives in tropical areas, where it is hot and humid year-round. Even if you do not live in the tropics, you can grow rice as a warm season annual.