Soolai kuruvai

• Grown in coastal villages in Sempodai, Periyakuthagai, Thopputhurai at Nagai District
• Late samba (Sep 15-Feb 14) and Kuruvai (June 1-Aug 31) are the suitable season
• Clay loam and coastal saline soils are well suitable
• Grown in both irrigated or rain fed conditions
• 130-140 days and grows upto a height of 110-120 cm
• The feature of this variety is motta or bold and pale dirty brown color
• Yields about 15 bags/ac (75kg/bag) i.e., 1125 kg/ac
• Straw used for cattle feed and also used for thatching roof