Arcot Kitchili

 

Story

 

The variety is named after the place in which it is traditionally cultivated namely the Arcot district of Tamil Nadu.  It also describes how the grains appear – like the fruit of a citrus variety Kitchili.

 

 

Special Features

 

Intake of rice increases the milk yield in lactating women and also improves the health of  the mother after delivery. Its hay helps to increase the milk yield of cow and to improve the immunity power.

 

 

Season

 

It is normally cultivated during Samba (July 15th to January 14th) and Navarai (December 15th to March 14th)

 

 

Soil Type

 

Sandy clay and Clayey  soil are preferred for cultivating this variety.

 

 

Crop Duration

 

140 - 145 days

 

 

Height

 

47  cm

 

 

Colour and Quality

 

The rice of this variety is white in colour.

 

 

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