Rice Varieties
Arcot Kitchili
Background
The variety is named after the place in which it is traditionally cultivated namely the Arcot area of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It also describes how the grains appear – like the fruit of a citrus variety Kitchili. It is widely cultivated in Arani, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai and Tindivanam districts.
Therapeutic Properties
Intake of rice increases the milk yield in lactating women and improves the health of the mother after delivery. Its hay helps to increase the milk yield of cow and to improve immunity
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal
Seasons
It is cultivated both during Samba (July 15 to January 14) and Navarai (December 15 to March 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour which is bold and coarse
Crop duration
120 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
The variety is named after the place in which it is traditionally cultivated namely the Arcot area of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It also describes how the grains appear – like the fruit of a citrus variety Kitchili. It is widely cultivated in Arani, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai and Tindivanam districts.
Therapeutic Properties
Intake of rice increases the milk yield in lactating women and improves the health of the mother after delivery. Its hay helps to increase the milk yield of cow and to improve immunity
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal
Background
The variety is named after the place in which it is traditionally cultivated namely the Arcot area of Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. It also describes how the grains appear – like the fruit of a citrus variety Kitchili. It is widely cultivated in Arani, Kanchipuram, Thiruvannamalai and Tindivanam districts.
Therapeutic Properties
Intake of rice increases the milk yield in lactating women and improves the health of the mother after delivery. Its hay helps to increase the milk yield of cow and to improve immunity
Suggested Dishes
This variety is highly suitable for the South Indian meal
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