Rice Varieties

Thanga Samba

Background

The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).

Therapeutic Properties

It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.

Suggested Dishes

Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.

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Seasons

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

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Color and Quality of Rice

The rice is white in colour with fine rice quality.

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Crop duration

165 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).

Therapeutic Properties

It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.

Suggested Dishes

Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.

Background

The word “Thangam” in Tamil means “Gold”. Since the matured grains are golden in colour this variety is known as “Thangam Samba”. This variety is also known to increase the longevity of human beings. A paddy variety named after a metal (Thangam means Gold) and season of cultivation (Samba). It is widely cultivated in Thiruvarur, Tiruchy and Kollimalai areas of Tamilnadu. The details of this variety is mentioned in the Tamil Lexicons.

Special Features

The ear head of this variety is very long. It is suitable for flooded area cultivation. It also has the ability to withstand natural calamities.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in calcium (42.7 mg/100 g).

Therapeutic Properties

It increases stamina to a great extent and improves texture of the skin. It also provides additional strength to heart and teeth.

Suggested Dishes

Since this variety is extremely fine and long it is used for the preparation of special dishes like Pulav. It is suitable for the South Indian meals.

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