Rice Varieties
Kuzhiadichan
Background
This variety finds mention in several ancient medical texts. This variety is sown in the month of August or September and harvested in four months. It is also called “Kulikulichan”. It is widely cultivated in the Salem district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon and in the Pallu Literature.
Special Features
It is suitable for saline soil and coastal land areas, which has good drainage facility. It is highly drought resistant and also pest and disease resistant.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (10.21 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in potassium, zinc iron, calcium and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is ideal for lactating mothers, since it increases lactation.
Suggested Dishes
It is a good table rice for boiled rice lovers. It is suitable for making dishes like sweet Pongal, Poondu kanji (Chettinad dish), Idly, Dosa, idiyappam and flattened rice.
Seasons
It is cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is brown in colour with bold rice quality.
Crop duration
120 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
This variety finds mention in several ancient medical texts. This variety is sown in the month of August or September and harvested in four months. It is also called “Kulikulichan”. It is widely cultivated in the Salem district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon and in the Pallu Literature.
Special Features
It is suitable for saline soil and coastal land areas, which has good drainage facility. It is highly drought resistant and also pest and disease resistant.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (10.21 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in potassium, zinc iron, calcium and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is ideal for lactating mothers, since it increases lactation.
Suggested Dishes
It is a good table rice for boiled rice lovers. It is suitable for making dishes like sweet Pongal, Poondu kanji (Chettinad dish), Idly, Dosa, idiyappam and flattened rice.
Background
This variety finds mention in several ancient medical texts. This variety is sown in the month of August or September and harvested in four months. It is also called “Kulikulichan”. It is widely cultivated in the Salem district. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicon and in the Pallu Literature.
Special Features
It is suitable for saline soil and coastal land areas, which has good drainage facility. It is highly drought resistant and also pest and disease resistant.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in protein (10.21 g/100 g). In terms of minerals, it is also high in potassium, zinc iron, calcium and magnesium.
Therapeutic Properties
It is ideal for lactating mothers, since it increases lactation.
Suggested Dishes
It is a good table rice for boiled rice lovers. It is suitable for making dishes like sweet Pongal, Poondu kanji (Chettinad dish), Idly, Dosa, idiyappam and flattened rice.
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