Rice Varieties
Kothamalli Samba
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Background
It is named after the appearance of the grains and the season of cultivation. (Kothamalli-coriander grains, Samba-season of cultivation). It is predominantly cultivated in Nagapattinam district and Kanyakumari district.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein content (9.03 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in iron and calcium
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Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
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Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is dull white in colour, which is of medium rice quality.
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Crop duration
135 days
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Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
It is named after the appearance of the grains and the season of cultivation. (Kothamalli-coriander grains, Samba-season of cultivation). It is predominantly cultivated in Nagapattinam district and Kanyakumari district.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein content (9.03 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in iron and calcium
Background
It is named after the appearance of the grains and the season of cultivation. (Kothamalli-coriander grains, Samba-season of cultivation). It is predominantly cultivated in Nagapattinam district and Kanyakumari district.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein content (9.03 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in iron and calcium
Donor
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