Chittan samai
Chittan samai is cultivated traditionally in Alangayam, Javathu malai village at vellore district. Samai is cultivated during the month of June-August. Land is well ploughed and seeds are sown through hand sowing. In one acre of land, 12kg seeds are required. The crop duration is 90 days. One weeding is done in DAS 30th day. For weeding, 10 labourers are required. One acre of land wages for weeding is Rs.30/- for women labour and Rs.70/day for men labour. Crops are ready to harves after 90 days. Plants are harvested by using sickle. Grains are separated by threshing. The straw yield from one acre of land is 800kg. the market rate of samai grain is Rs.10-12/kg
Special Feature

• Very good taste and flavor compared to other varieties.
• Sorage capacity is more than 4-5 years compared to other recommended varieties.
• It is used for biscuit preparation.