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.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15 to January 14)
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour with bold rice quality.
Crop duration
165 days
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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