Rice Varieties
Kallimadaiyan
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Background
A salt tolerant paddy variety named after a plant, Kalli. It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
This paddy variety is highly salt tolerant
Nutritional Properties
It is a protein and zinc rich (2.78mg/100g) variety
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for making famous Manaparai murukku.
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Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba season (July 15 to January 14).
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Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour and is of bold quality
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Crop duration
150 days
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Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
A salt tolerant paddy variety named after a plant, Kalli. It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
This paddy variety is highly salt tolerant
Nutritional Properties
It is a protein and zinc rich (2.78mg/100g) variety
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for making famous Manaparai murukku.
Background
A salt tolerant paddy variety named after a plant, Kalli. It is widely cultivated in Salem district.
Special Features
This paddy variety is highly salt tolerant
Nutritional Properties
It is a protein and zinc rich (2.78mg/100g) variety
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for making famous Manaparai murukku.
Donor
![ABI Showatech](https://nammanellu.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1-06.jpg)
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