Pokkali (ෙපාක්කාලි)

Pokkali ist eine beliebte rote Reissorte, die traditionell in Sri Lanka angebaut wird. Der Pflanzenhalm ist etwa 130 cm hoch und trägt etwa 10 Triebe pro Pflanze. Diese Ernte kann innerhalb von 3½ Monaten nach der Aussaat geerntet werden. Es ist tolerant gegenüber Salzgehalt im Boden. Pokkali wird als Mutterpflanze bei der Sortenverbesserung von Reis verwendet. Der potenzielle Ertrag beträgt etwa 60 bis 80 Scheffel pro Hektar. Derzeit wird es entlang der südwestlichen Küstenzone angebaut und ist eine Grundnahrungsmittelpflanze in den Distrikten Hambantota und Puttalam , wo der Salzgehalt des Bodens hoch ist. Wissenschaftliche Studien haben Hinweise auf medizinische Eigenschaften gefunden, die für die Behandlung von oxidativem Stress nützlich sind. Die Ergebnisse deuten auch auf seine Fähigkeit hin, bestimmte schädliche Bakterien zu hemmen. Außerdem ist es reich an Proteinen. Der Verzehr zusammen mit der Kleie ist wichtig, um solch wertvolle ernährungsphysiologische und medizinische Eigenschaften zu erhalten.

  • A 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.

    Sudu Heeneti 
  • Dahanala 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.

    Dahanala 
  • Dik 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.

    Dik Wee 
  • This 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.

    Kalu Heeneti 
  • Ma 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.

    Ma Wee 
  • Masuran is a popular medium-grain red rice variety traditionally cultivated in Sri Lanka. The plant develops to a maximum height of 120 cm and is resistant to lodging. This crop can be harvested within 3½ months from seeding during the Yala season and within 4½ months in the Maha season.

    Masuran 
  • Pokkali 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.

    Pokkali 
  • Pachchaperumal 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.

    Pachchaperumal 
  • Madathawalu 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.

    Madathawalu 
  • Gonabaru 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.

    Gonabaru 
  • Godaheeneti 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.

    Goda Heeneti 
  • Rathsuwandal 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.

    Rath Suwandal 
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