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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lycanthrope" data-source="post: 412983" data-attributes="member: 562">Establishing a wild rice planting or field involves several key steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Site Selection: Choose a location that has shallow water, ideally 1-3 feet deep, with a water temperature that is warm. The ideal growing depth is 18 to 22 inches.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Soil Preparation: The soil should be loose, well-drained, and rich in organic matter. Remove any weeds or debris from the area and add organic matter such as compost or manure to improve soil quality.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Planting: Plant seeds in the spring, after the last frost. Scatter the seeds over the surface of the soil and cover them with a thin layer of soil. The seeds will germinate in about 2 weeks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Water Management: Wild rice needs to be flooded with water during the growing season. Maintain a water depth of 2-4 inches above the soil surface throughout the growing season.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Seedling Care: Once the seedlings are 6-8 inches tall, they are ready for transplanting. If you're starting seeds in trays, transplant them into the water at a density of 8-10 plants per square foot.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Harvesting: Monitor your plants' growth and wait for the seed heads to mature and turn brown. Harvest the rice by gently tapping the seed heads to dislodge the grains.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Processing: After harvesting, process the grains to remove the inedible outer husk. Winnow the grains by tossing them in the air and catching them in a basket, allowing the wind to carry away the lighter husks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ongoing Care: Regularly weed and fertilize the plants for optimal growth and yield.</li> </ol></blockquote>

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