Cultivation

Samba and late Samba is the correct period for the cultivation of mappillai samba. It is the time period between July 15thto January 14th and September 15th to February 14th. Clayey as well as sandy clay soil can be used for the cultivation of this rice.

The total duration of the crop is around 160 days. 120 cm is the actual height of the crop. This rice is usually in red to grey. Coarse grains are presented in this rice.

Mapillai Samba or bridegroom rice or red rice is grown mostly in Tamil Nadu. It is well suited for organic farming as it doesn’t require any pesticides or chemicals and grows well in clayey and loamy soil.