Kala Namka Kiran Paddy Seeds

🌾 Product Overview

Kala Namka Kiran is a premium, improved variety of the traditional Kala Namak rice, renowned for its rich aroma, black husk, and exceptional nutritional profile. This seed has been selectively bred for higher yield, shorter maturity period, and enhanced disease resistance, making it a farmer-friendly solution for both commercial and organic rice production.

Often hailed as the "Black Basmati of India," Kala Namka Kiran retains all the traditional benefits of Kala Namak while offering improved agronomic performance, particularly in the Eastern Gangetic Plains and Terai regions.

🧬 Variety Characteristics & Genetic Lineage

• Seed Type: Improved traditional variety (open-pollinated)

• Grain Type: Medium grain with black husk; aromatic white rice post-processing

• Aroma Profile: Naturally fragrant due to high 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline content

• Breeding Source: Derived through selective breeding from indigenous Kala Namak strains

• Crop Duration: 125–135 days from transplanting to harvest

🌱 Optimal Growing Conditions

• Soil Type: Prefers loamy to clay loam soils rich in organic matter

• pH Range: 5.5 – 7.5

• Climate: Thrives in warm, humid climates with consistent rainfall or assured irrigation

• Water Requirement: Moderate to high; needs 5–6 irrigations at key crop stages

• Temperature Tolerance:

  • Germination: 25–30°C

  • Vegetative Growth: 28–34°C

  • Grain Filling: 20–25°C for optimal aroma development

🌾 Planting Guidelines

• Sowing Method: Nursery sowing followed by transplanting

• Seed Rate: 8–10 kg/acre for nursery

• Spacing: 20 cm x 15 cm for optimal tillering and canopy spread

• Depth: 2–3 cm during transplanting

• Transplanting Time:

  • Kharif Season: June to early July

  • Avoid late planting to reduce pest/disease pressure and avoid cold stress during grain fill

📈 Yield Potential

• Average Yield: 25–30 quintals per acre (6.2–7.4 tons per hectare)

• Potential Yield (under ideal conditions): 35 quintals per acre

• Grain Recovery Rate (after processing): 65–68%

⏳ Maturity & Harvest Timeline

• Crop Duration: 125–135 days

• Harvest Time: Mid-October to early November (depending on sowing time)

• Indicators of Maturity:

  • Panicle turns yellow and leans downward

  • Grains harden and moisture content drops to ~20%

🛡️ Disease and Pest Resistance

• Resistant/Tolerant to:

  • Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB)

  • Blast (leaf and neck)

  • Sheath Rot (to a moderate extent)

• Recommended IPM Practices:

  • Use neem-based pesticides or Trichoderma for organic farming

  • Rotate with legumes to break disease cycles

🍚 Nutritional & Culinary Highlights

• High Iron & Zinc Content: Beneficial for combating malnutrition

• Rich in Antioxidants: Especially due to the black husk pigment (anthocyanins)

• Diabetic-Friendly: Low glycemic index

• Post-Cooking Texture: Fluffy, aromatic, ideal for traditional Indian cuisine

• Aroma Retention: Even after prolonged storage

📦 Storage & Handling Instructions

• Storage Temperature: Cool, dry conditions below 25°C

• Moisture Content at Storage: <13%

• Packaging: Double-layered, breathable, and moisture-proof HDPE/jute bags

• Shelf Life: 12 months under proper storage

• Handling Advice: Avoid direct sunlight and damp areas; treat seed with Trichoderma or Bavistin before sowing if storing over 6 months