Rice Varieties​

Samba

Background

A paddy variety sown in the months of June to August and harvested in 6 months period. Widely cultivated in Tirunelveli, Namakal, Nagai, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Puducherry, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Thiruvallur districts of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.

Special Features

This variety suitable for areas prone to water logging, saline areas and clayey soils. It is highly resistant to pest and disease. Suitable for rainfed areas too.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron, calcium and zinc (2.56 mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is highly suitable for making idly and dosa. It is also suitable for the South Indian meal.

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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

165 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

A paddy variety sown in the months of June to August and harvested in 6 months period. Widely cultivated in Tirunelveli, Namakal, Nagai, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Puducherry, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Thiruvallur districts of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.

Special Features

This variety suitable for areas prone to water logging, saline areas and clayey soils. It is highly resistant to pest and disease. Suitable for rainfed areas too.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron, calcium and zinc (2.56 mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is highly suitable for making idly and dosa. It is also suitable for the South Indian meal.

Background

A paddy variety sown in the months of June to August and harvested in 6 months period. Widely cultivated in Tirunelveli, Namakal, Nagai, Thanjavur, Pudukottai, Puducherry, Madurai, Thiruvarur and Thiruvallur districts of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in Pallu Literature.

Special Features

This variety suitable for areas prone to water logging, saline areas and clayey soils. It is highly resistant to pest and disease. Suitable for rainfed areas too.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron, calcium and zinc (2.56 mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is highly suitable for making idly and dosa. It is also suitable for the South Indian meal.

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