Description
Athur Kichilli Samba Rice is a traditional and heritage rice variety grown primarily in the Athur region of Tamil Nadu, India. This rice is small-grained, slender, aromatic, and known for its excellent taste and health benefits. It is part of the samba rice family, which typically takes longer to mature and has higher nutritional value than modern hybrid rice.
✅ Key Features:
Type: Traditional Samba rice
Grain: Fine, medium-length, slender
Color: Pale white or light brown (raw or boiled)
Taste: Aromatic, slightly nutty, easily digestible
Cooked Texture: Soft and fluffy
Maturity Time: ~135 days
Grown in: Athur, Salem district, Tamil Nadu
🌱 Care Tips for Cultivating Athur Kichilli Rice:
1. Soil Requirements:
Prefers fertile, loamy or clayey soil with good drainage.
pH between 5.5 to 7.0 is ideal.
2. Climate:
Grows best in tropical climates.
Requires consistent water supply during its growing season.
3. Seed Treatment:
Soak seeds in organic fungicide (neem solution) before sowing.
Germinate seeds in nursery beds before transplanting.
4. Transplanting:
Transplant seedlings after 20-25 days.
Maintain spacing of 20x15 cm between plants for better yield.
Athur Kichili samba Rice / ஆத்தூர் கிச்சிலி சாம்பா / आथूर किचिली सांबा चावल / ఆతూర్ కిచిలి సాంబ బియ్యం / ಆತೂರ್ ಕಿಚಿಲಿ ಸಾಂಬ ಅಕ್ಕಿ / ആത്തൂർ കിച്ചിലി സാമ്പ അരി