Rice Varieties
Kuruvikar
Background
This paddy variety is named after a bird (kuruvi- small bird like sparrow) Kar-season of cultivation. It is widely cultivated in Salem and Sirkazhi, Kadinelvayal and Pushpavanam areas of Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein (9.21 g/100g) and zinc (2.29 mg/100 g).
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour which is of bold quality.
Crop duration
110 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This paddy variety is named after a bird (kuruvi- small bird like sparrow) Kar-season of cultivation. It is widely cultivated in Salem and Sirkazhi, Kadinelvayal and Pushpavanam areas of Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein (9.21 g/100g) and zinc (2.29 mg/100 g).
Background
This paddy variety is named after a bird (kuruvi- small bird like sparrow) Kar-season of cultivation. It is widely cultivated in Salem and Sirkazhi, Kadinelvayal and Pushpavanam areas of Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein (9.21 g/100g) and zinc (2.29 mg/100 g).