Rice Varieties
Varappu Kudainchan
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
Seasons
It is normally cultivated during Navarai and Kuruvai season (December 15th to March 14th and June 1st to August 31st).
Color and Quality of Rice
The rice is red in colour with coarse rice quality.
Crop duration
115 days
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
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