How many times a year is Wuchang rice harvested?

Wuchang rice generally refers to rice produced from Heilongjiang's local rice varieties. The rice grains are long and narrow, plump and hard, and white in color. After steaming, the rice has a mellow aroma and tastes sweet and glutinous. It is one of the most famous and well-reputed rice varieties on the market. So how many times a year is Wuchang rice harvested? Let’s learn more about it below.

How many times a year is Wuchang rice harvested?

Wuchang rice can only be harvested once a year. Wuchang rice has a long growing cycle and is usually planted around April in spring. The growing season is from April to September, and the harvest is in late September. Its growth usually goes through multiple stages from sowing, transplanting, growth, heading, flowering, fruiting to harvesting, and each stage requires careful care, which is one of the reasons why Wuchang rice has excellent quality.

How to harvest Wuchang rice?

1. Manual harvesting

1. Harvest time

Manual harvesting is usually carried out when more than 95% of the rice husks in the field turn yellow, the grains become hard and the rice grains become transparent. Harvesting generally begins in late September.

2. Harvesting process

Harvesting can be done using hand tools such as sickles, where the rice is cut and laid on the ground. The harvested rice will be dried naturally in the fields, usually for about ten days, to reach a moisture content suitable for storage.

2. Mechanical harvesting

1. Harvest time

Mechanical harvesting can be done slightly later than manual harvesting, but it is also necessary to ensure that the rice is fully mature. Generally, large-scale machine harvesting takes place in mid-October.

2. Harvesting process

When harvesting with a harvester, avoid using a full-feed harvester to reduce the damage rate of the stalks and husks in the rice. After harvest, the rice should be spread out and dried in a thin layer in time to avoid heating and deterioration caused by being kept in bags or stored in large piles for a long time.

3. Notes

1. Before harvesting, the water in the rice fields should be drained as much as possible. If necessary, dig ditches to drain the water in low-lying areas as soon as possible and dry the fields.

2. Pay close attention to weather conditions during the harvesting and drying process to prevent the rice from getting damp and moldy due to rainy days.

3. When the moisture content of rice drops below 15%, it can be bagged and stored. During storage, pay attention to moisture-proof, insect-proof and rodent-proof.



Generally speaking, Wuchang rice is harvested only once a year, and the usual harvesting methods include manual harvesting and mechanical harvesting. In addition, during the harvesting process, close attention should be paid to factors such as rice maturity, weather conditions and storage management to ensure the quality and taste of the rice.