Rice Varieties
Poompalai
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Background
A paddy variety named after spadix and sown between the months of August to September. Palai means spadix. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvallur and Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in iron (4.7 mg/100g) and zinc
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for idly, dosa, poha and puffed rice.
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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 white in colour with bold rice quality.
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Crop duration
150 days
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Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
A paddy variety named after spadix and sown between the months of August to September. Palai means spadix. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvallur and Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in iron (4.7 mg/100g) and zinc
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for idly, dosa, poha and puffed rice.
Background
A paddy variety named after spadix and sown between the months of August to September. Palai means spadix. It is widely cultivated in Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvallur and Nagapattinam districts. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.
Nutritional Properties
It is high in iron (4.7 mg/100g) and zinc
Suggested Dishes
It is suitable for idly, dosa, poha and puffed rice.
Donor
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