Seeraga Samba

Story of this variety

 

 

Details regarding this variety are found in Pazhani copper inscriptions and several traditional medical texts. The famous musical saint Sri. Thiyagaraja in one of his compositions has mentioned that though there are several varieties of rice they are not equivalent to Seeraga Samba and similarly though there are many Gods they are not equivalent to Lord Rama.  Because it resembles the shape of jeera, it is named as Seeraga Samba.  

 

 

Special Features

 

 

Since this variety is aromatic, it fetches the highest price amongst all traditional paddy varieties of Tamil Nadu.  The rice is extremely fine and aromatic and hence it is used for making Biriyani. There should be no waterlogging in the area  where it is cultivated. It helps to cure Vatha related disorders and it is easy to digest.

 

 

Season

 

 

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

 

 

Soil Type

 

 

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

 

 

Crop Duration

 

 

125 – 130 days

 

 

Height

 

 

It grows to a height of about 90 cm

 

 

Colour and Quality

 

 

The colour of the rice is White and Aromatic and it has extremely fine grains.

 

 

Adopters

 

Ms. Vena Kapoor (2016 - 17)

Dr. V. Madhurima (2017 - 18 & 2018 - 19)