How to discover Hashemi rice and its types
Hashemi rice is not limited to a specific region and is cultivated in most parts of Iran today.
This rice is the most consumed rice in Iran and has a long and fat grain appearance and its color is creamy white.
Hashemi rice was first discovered by Mr. Yousef Hashemizadeh in Gilan province, Rasht city (Chaparkhaneh village).
This rice appeared by chance in Mr. Hashemizadeh’s paddy field and by following and cultivating the species found by Mr. Hashemi in the market, it has gained a separate name for itself, which is known today as Hashemi rice.
The price of this rice in the market is usually equal to Tarom rice and lower than the second cultivation rice.
It should be noted that the quality and area harvested depends on the prices affected.
Suitable areas for cultivating this rice include the cities of Fereydunkenar and Astaneh Ashrafieh.
Types of Hashemi rice
Hashemi rice is just one species in different shapes and forms, some of which are small grains and some are long and fat pens.
Hashemi rice is sold in the rice market under different names and this issue misleads customers. For example, it is said that Tarom Hashemi rice is for the purpose that Tarom and Hashemi rice are mixed together.
The important point in the types of Hashemi rice to the cultivated area is that it determines its quality
As mentioned at the beginning of the article, Hashemi North rice, especially Mazandaran and Gilan, are very suitable in terms of quality.
Diagnosis of Hashemi rice
Hashemi rice grains are usually elongated and fatter than other species (except for Binam, Amrollahi, Anbarbo rice). The color of the grains of this rice is white and creamy. Also, this rice has a suitable aroma and ripeness in cooking. (Height) is high.
Other characteristics of this rice are good appearance, good quality and maintaining softness for a long time after cooking.
Is Hashemi rice transgenic?
As we mentioned in the section on how to discover Hashemi rice, this rice is a God-given species discovered in nature and is not transgenic or improved in any way. Therefore, due to the fact that this rice is not transgenic, it can be easily stored properly. Not to be infested with pests and bedbugs, while transgenic and genetically modified rice is hardly infested with bedbugs and bedbugs.
It should be noted that this rice is very similar to Shiroodi rice, which is a improved breed rice, and perhaps this is the reason for this.
Therefore, it must be said that Hashemi rice is not only not transgenic rice but also 100% natural rice
And it’s kind of the best rice to be organic in farming right.
How to cultivate Hashemi rice
Hashemi rice cultivation started with the beginning of the new year, in early April, and farmers in some stages prepare seeds, prepare the treasury, prepare the paddy field, sow the seeds in the treasury, plant the crop (seedlings), and weed (remove the grass). Weeds), spraying and harvesting Hashemi rice in late July.
How Hashemi rice grows
This rice is most famous for its good height, and it goes without saying that its height also depends on the quality of the rice.
Hashemi rice grows like other types of rice
But it is better to use the drainage method to make it well and observe the following points:
Choose the right pot for the amount of rice you choose
When the rice is boiling, pour a few ounces of ice or cold water into the pot
Add liquid oil while boiling for two tablespoons of rice
Finally, when draining the rice, pour cold water on it