Abstract: For selection ratoon rice in southeast Hubei province, Y Liangyou No.2, Shenliangyou 5814, C Liangyou 4418, Guangliangyou 476 and Longliangyou Huazhan were chosen as materials. And the growing stage, yield and ratoon ability of these five varieties was investigated. The results showed that the performance of Shenliangyou 5814 was good than other varieties, and it was suitably planted as ratoon rice variety. The theoretical yield of Longliangyou Huazhan was high, but the growth stage was longer than other varieties and bad for yield of ratoon season.

Key words: hybrid rice, ratoon rice, yield, growth stage, southeast Hubei province