Kitchili Samba

Story

 

 

Kitchili refers to a fruit and probably it derives its name to the resemblance of this fruit.  It has a pale orange thin grain (colour resembling that of a kitchili fruit) with a pleasant aroma.   It is also called as “Thoppikaran Vidhai” or “Porukku Vidhai”.

 

 

Special Features

 

 

Consumption of this rice gives a sheen to the body.  It is digested very fast.  If properly cooked kitchili samba rice is consumed it enables weight gain.  This variety is highly suitable for the south Indian meal and also used for making a special dish called “Biriyani”. Highly resistant to pests and diseases.

 

 

Season

 

 

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

 

 

Soil Type

 

 

Sandy clay soil is preferred for cultivating this variety.

 

 

 

Crop Duration

 

 

135 - 140 days

 

 

 

Height

 

 

It grows to a height of about 118 cm

 

 

 

Colour and Quality

 

 

The colour of the rice is white and it has fine grains.

 

 

Adopters

 

Mr. Thriyambak Kannan (2016 - 17)

Ms. Vijayalakshmi Das (FWWB) (2016 - 17)

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