Rice Varieties

Varappu Kudainchan

Background

Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).

Special Features

It is a drought resistant variety.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly

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Seasons

It is normally cultivated during Navarai and Kuruvai season (December 15th to March 14th and June 1st to August 31st).

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Color and Quality of Rice

The rice is red in colour with coarse rice quality.

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Crop duration

115 days

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Adopt this Rice

INR 15,000

Background

Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).

Special Features

It is a drought resistant variety.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly

Background

Roots of this variety penetrate to a great depth into the ridges and are hence called ‘Varappu kudainchan’ (Varappu– ridges; Kudainchan– penetrator in Tamil).

Special Features

It is a drought resistant variety.

Nutritional Properties

This variety is high in iron and zinc (2.08mg/100g)

Suggested Dishes

The rice of this variety is ideal for making idly

Donor

In case you want to purchase Traditional rices for your own household use you can consider buying from Sempulam who is partnering with us.

Other Rice Varieties

Vellai Kuruvikaar

Anandanoor Samba

Soolaikuruvai

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