Besides the usual garden implements, the following tools are helpful for growing rice:
For Germination:
- A large watertight container and floating cell styrofoam flats
or, (Replace container with hole lined with black plastic)
or, (Replace container with shallow wood box lined with black plastic)
- Possible alternate- Heated "Jiffy" flat & peat plugs.
- Floating glass aquarium thermometer.
- Warm Spring water (no chlorine)
- Broad spectrum indoor flood lamps (for cool weather)
- Heat Lamp for regulating temperature (daytime use only!)
- Peat Moss / Vermiculite starter mix (do not use potting soil)
For Planting:
- Garden soil plus compost (or well rotted manure)
- Warm water source
- Two children's wading pools (one inside the other)
or, Plastic garbage can with top half sawed off
or, Hole lined with black plastic
or, Livestock grade steel container(?)
For Cultivating:
- Warm water source
- Cup or small pitcher
- Chicken wire to deter rabbits, etc.
For Harvesting:
- Scissors
- Envelopes and/or plastic bags
- Marker (for recording varieties, harvest dates, etc.)
- Journal for keeping notes