Vaigunda

Story

 

It can be grown in areas prone to waterlogging as well as in drought prone areas.  It has qualities which are diametrically opposite to each other.  This variety grows faster than the weeds in the field and hence the cost of weeding / use of weedicides is much lesser for these. 

 

 

Special Features

 

This variety is extremely suitable for making Pori (Puffed rice) and also suitable for making Idly and dosa.  

 

 

 

Season

 

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

 

 

Soil Type

 

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

 

 

Crop Duration

 

 

140 – 150 days

 

 

 

Height

 

 

It grows to a height of about 135 cm

 

 

 

Colour and Quality

 

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

 

 

 

Adopter 

Mr. Anand Krishnamurthy