paddy-varieties
Traditional Paddy/Rice Varieties of Tamil Nadu There were more than 1000+ varieties of rice in ancient Tamil Nadu. But as of now only few of the traditional varieties of rice are in use. We can look into the insights on some of the most important traditional rice varieties. Nel Jayaraman, An ardent follower of Nammalvar began his quest to revive native paddy varieties that led him to fame. Nel Jayaraman, the celebrated farmer from Tamil Nadu who revived over 170 traditional varieties of paddy in the state. But he did not just stop there. He distributed the conserved seeds to farmers at rice festivals to make them easily available. What started on a small-scale grew into a huge movement. Today, around 40,000 peasants across Tamilnadu are cultivating indigenous rice varieties. 1. MAPPILAI SAMBA Name Description MAPPILAI SAMBA Duration à 155-160 days Season à Jul-Jan Height à 120 cms About ü Mappil