Rice Varieties
Thanga Samba
Background
The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.
Special Features
The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).
Therapeutic Properties
It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.
Suggested Dishes
Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Samba and Late samba (between July 15 to January 14 and September 15 to February 14).
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is white in colour with fine rice quality.
Crop duration
165 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.
Special Features
The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).
Therapeutic Properties
It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.
Suggested Dishes
Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.
Background
The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.
Special Features
The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).
Therapeutic Properties
It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.
Suggested Dishes
Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.
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