Kaliyan Samba

 

Story

 

The word “Kaliyan” means the person who is in hunger. This variety rice is highly suitable for feeding to hungry people.

 

 

Special Features

 

This variety is grown in areas prone to water logging and low lying areas. It is highly resistant to pest and disease. The rice of this variety is extremely suitable for making idly and dosa.

 

 

Season

 

It is normally cultivated during Samba. (July 15th to January 14th).

 

 

Soil Type

 

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

 

 

Crop Duration

 

155-160 days

 

 

Height

 

It grows upto a height of 157 cms.

 

 

Colour and Quality

 

The colour of the rice is red and it has coarse quality rice.

 

 

Adopter

 

Mr. Andiappan Eswaramoorthy (2016 - 17)

Turbo Energy Pvt. Ltd. (2017  -18)

ABI Showatech (India) Ltd. (2018 - 19)