Rice Varieties
Vaigunda
Background
A paddy variety named after the word world. (Vaiyam means World). It is cultivated in Dindigul district.
Special Feature
It can be grown in areas prone to waterlogging as well as in drought prone areas. It has qualities which are diametrically opposite to each other. This variety grows faster than the weeds in the field and hence the cost of weeding / use of weedicides is much lesser for these.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein and magnesium (47.4mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
This variety is extremely suitable for making Pori (Puffed rice) and also suitable for making Idly and dosa.
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 red in colour with coarse rice quality.
Crop duration
160 days
Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
A paddy variety named after the word world. (Vaiyam means World). It is cultivated in Dindigul district.
Special Feature
It can be grown in areas prone to waterlogging as well as in drought prone areas. It has qualities which are diametrically opposite to each other. This variety grows faster than the weeds in the field and hence the cost of weeding / use of weedicides is much lesser for these.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein and magnesium (47.4mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
This variety is extremely suitable for making Pori (Puffed rice) and also suitable for making Idly and dosa.
Background
A paddy variety named after the word world. (Vaiyam means World). It is cultivated in Dindigul district.
Special Feature
It can be grown in areas prone to waterlogging as well as in drought prone areas. It has qualities which are diametrically opposite to each other. This variety grows faster than the weeds in the field and hence the cost of weeding / use of weedicides is much lesser for these.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in protein and magnesium (47.4mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
This variety is extremely suitable for making Pori (Puffed rice) and also suitable for making Idly and dosa.
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