Product Description: Oryza sativa "Boka" Seeds — Magic in Every Grain
Imagine planting seeds that taste like tradition, roots sprouting from centuries where ancient warriors and modern families shared the same nourishing grain. These Boka seeds bloom into towering rice stalks whispering stories of Assam’s verdant lower valleys—and gift you a soft, sumptuous yield.
Botanical & Growth Notes
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Floral Signature: Boka, like other rice species, fronts slender stems crowned by airy, golden panicles—quiet yet elegant—rising above lush green blades in mid-season blooms.
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Hardiness & Adaptation: Suitable for USDA Zones 7–10 (akin to temperate paddy climates), this rice thrives in warm, flooded or moist soils during the growing season—with protective care in cooler zones, it can still flourish as a summer spectacle.
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Fragrance: No standout scent, yet the swaying fields of panicles hum with natural rhythm, offering a visual poetry rather than perfumed overture.
Pollinators & Wildlife Interplay
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While rice isn’t known as a larval host to butterflies or moths, Boka’s flowering panicles indeed beckon pollinating insects—from bees to ladybugs—turning rice plots into soft motion gardens where tiny wings dance.
Cultural Significance & Fascinating Traits
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Magic That Eats Itself: Known across Assam as "Magic Rice," Boka transforms from grain to plate without cooking—soak in cold water for an hour, and the kernels swell into edible softness. It fueled Ahom soldiers in the 17th century and sustains farmers even in today’s fields.
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Heritage, Now Protected: Its distinctiveness—lush softness and cooking-free ease—earned Boka a prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2018, protecting its identity and honoring Assam’s rice culture.
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Nutrient-Rich and Resilient: With about 6.8% protein and 10.7% fiber, and a low amylose content that gives it that signature immediate softness, Boka is both nourishing and comforting.
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Cultural Touchstone: Rice in Assam is life and ceremony. Boka is shared during Bihu celebrations, offered to guests in jolpan (light meals), and honored in thatched hearth-to-table rituals.
Why These Seeds Are Pure Garden Poetry
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Plant Tradition: Each seed carries legacy—plant a stalk, and the fields become pages from Assam’s history.
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Effortless Nourishment: Harvest grains that soften in mere moments—no flame, no fuss.
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Nutrient Gem: Rich in protein and fiber—every bite supports wellness and memory.
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Pollinator-Friendly Silhouettes: Panicles sway like subtle lures, inviting buzzing life into your plot.
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Protected Heritage: A GI-tagged cultivar—growing Boka is growing culture, sustainably stewarded.
Grow Oryza sativa “Boka” seeds, and plant more than rice—plant comfort, culture, and culinary wonder that springs from Assam’s heart, straight to your fork.