Sigappu Kuruvikar

Story

 

This variety was preferred by manual labourers since consumption of rice soaked in water and consumed in the morning (Pazhaiya Sadham) delayed the hunger for a very long time.

 

Special Features

 

This variety gives a very good yield even when dry sown.  It is highly resistant to pests and diseases especially ground plant hopper and case worm.   Since the weight of the grain is heavy, it gives good yield. Very good rice for making Idli and Dosa.

 

Season

 

It is normally cultivated during Samba and Late samba (between July 15thto January 14thand September 15th to February 14th).

 

Soil Type

 

Sandy clay soil is preferred for cultivating this variety.

 

Crop Duration

 

120 – 125 days

 

Height

 

It grows to a height of about 95 cm

 

Colour and Quality

 

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

 

 

 

Adopters

Ms. K. Sumathy (2016-17)