Thanga Samba

• Grown in Kanchipuram district
• Late samba and samba period is the best season
• 160-165 days where 40 days in nursery
• The grain is golden colour and fine in texture
• The grain yields about 1500 kg per acre and the straw yield is around 60 bundles (1800 kg)
• The ear head of this variety is very long
• This variety of rice is extremely fine and long,it is used for the preparation of special dishes like pula.