Vellai Kuruvi Kar

• Grown in Vellapalam and Keevalur taluk of  Nagapattinam district
• Samba (July15-Jan 14) and late samba (Sep 15-Feb 14) are the best suited seasons
• 125-135 days out of which 25-30 days are nursery period
• In upland conditions, direct sowing can be followed
• This variety grows upto 100-120 cm
• Both the grains as well as straw are pale yellow to dirty white colour
• During tillering stage, rat damage will be more because the stem is tastier