Madathawalu : මඩතවාලු
Madathawalu ist eine sehr beliebte rote Kurzkornreissorte, die traditionell in Sri Lanka angebaut wird. Die Pflanze erreicht eine maximale Höhe von 130 cm. Diese Ernte kann innerhalb von 4 Monaten nach der Aussaat geerntet werden. Madathawalu trägt 20 bis 30 Triebe pro Pflanze und gilt als eine der ertragreichsten traditionellen Reissorten in Sri Lanka. Der potenzielle Ertrag beträgt etwa 110 Scheffel pro Hektar und wird derzeit in allen Teilen Sri Lankas angebaut. Es wird berichtet, dass sich diese Sorte gut als Bio-Pflanze eignet. Traditionell wird angenommen, dass sie das menschliche Immunsystem stärkt und zur Behandlung von Diabetes eingesetzt wird. Wissenschaftliche Studien haben Hinweise auf medizinische Eigenschaften gefunden, die für die Behandlung von Diabetes und oxidativem Stress nützlich sind. Der Verzehr zusammen mit der Kleie ist wichtig, um solch wertvolle ernährungsphysiologische und medizinische Eigenschaften zu erhalten.
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Sudu HeenetiA small white heirloom rice variety, Sudu Heeneti is highly nutritious, rich in antioxidants, and ideal for traditional Sri Lankan medicinal diets. It has a soft texture and mild, earthy flavor.
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DahanalaDahanala is a rare, nutrient-dense traditional rice with a reddish hue. It is favored for its high fiber content and mild, sweet taste, making it perfect for porridge and healthy meals.
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Dik WeeDik Wee is a medium-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 150 cm. This crop can be harvested within 4 to 4½ months from seeding.
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Kalu HeenetiThis variety of rice is named Kalu Heeneti because of the color of its lemma and palea which turn blackish at maturity. It is traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka and produces a red medium sized grain. The plant develops to a maximum height of 120 cm.
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Ma WeeMa Wee is a red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The grain varies in size and shape from short and round varieties to long medium sized varieties. It is one of the tallest rice plants cultivated and develops to a maximum height of 350 cm.
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PokkaliPokkali is a popular red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The culm of plant is about 130 cm in height and bears about 10 tillers per plant. This crop can be harvested within 3½ months from seeding.
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PachchaperumalPachchaperumal is a very popular medium-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 120 cm. This crop can be harvested within 3½ months from seeding. At the stage of ripening the plant stem becomes light bluish in color.
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MadathawaluMadathawalu is a very popular short-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 130 cm. This crop can be harvested within 4 months from seeding.
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GonabaruGonabaru is a popular medium-grain rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 140 cm. This crop can be harvested within 5 months from seeding.
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Goda HeenetiGodaheeneti is a popular medium-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka, which belongs to the heeneti type. The plant develops to a maximum height of 160 cm. This crop can be harvested within 3½ months from seeding.
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Rath SuwandalRathsuwandal is a popular medium-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 120 cm. This crop can be harvested within 3½ months from seeding.
