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Kudaivazhai

Kudaivazhai

  • Kudaivazhai

    Story

     

     

    The ear heads of this variety appear like open umbrellas and hence the name “Kudaivazhai” (Kudai – Umbrella). Since it cleans the intestine and keeps us healthy it is also called as Kudalvazhai (Kudal - intestine in Tamil).

     

     

    Special Features

     

     

    This variety is highly suitable for waterlogging.  Since it grows upto 5 feet and the stem is 2.5 cm thick the straw is used as a roofing material.  Since it is a short duration variety it can be cultivated thrice a year.  This can also be cultivated in Saline soil.  It is used for curing stomach related problems, to improve digestion and also by diabetic patients.

     

     

    Season

     

     

    It is normally cultivated during Late samba (September 15th to February 14th )

     

     


    Soil Type

     

     

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

     

     

     

    Crop Duration

     

     

    120 – 125 days

     

     

     

    Height

     

     

    It grows to a height of about 150 cm

     

     

     

    Colour and Quality

     

     

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

     

     

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