Rice Varieties
Varappu Kudainchan
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Background
Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).
Special Features
It is a drought resistant variety.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly
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Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Navarai and Kuruvai season (December 15th to March 14th and June 1st to August 31st).
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Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour with coarse rice quality.
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Crop duration
115 days
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Adopt this Rice
INR 15,000
Background
Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).
Special Features
It is a drought resistant variety.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly
Background
Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).
Special Features
It is a drought resistant variety.
Nutritional Properties
This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)
Suggested Dishes
The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly
Donor
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