Sanket Organic Farm : Desi Seed Bank : 108 Paddy Varieties

Kishan Bandhu team visited Sanket Organic farm, Ahwa, Dist. Dang, Gujarat last weekend to know how they are collecting and preserving Indegenous Seeds including 108 varieties of Rice.

Shri. Kishorbhai R. Gavit, who established this farm and Seed Bank which collects, cultivates and promotes indegennous varieties of Rice. He is a Civil Engineer by profession and Orgnic Farmer and Researcher by passion. He and his family advise and train local farmers to grow desi varieties and practise SPNF to get better yields and income.

We are aware that Black and RED Rice are rich in nutrients. There are certain varieties which have medicinal usage also.

Navara Rice : A native variety of Kerala which is mentioned in Ancient Ayurvedic Texts - 'Ashtanga Hridaya' and 'Sushruta Samhita' as pious rice. It has medecinal usage for pregnant mothers, childrens and sick persons.

Kavuni Rice : It gives strength to human body. It has similar benefits as Navara Rice. Kavuni Rice is also used as a cure for dog bite.

Kada, Khadse and Poongar Rice are useful in treating anemia, fast recovery after delivery.

Black and Red Rice is is cooked after soaking for minimum of 30 minutes.

	Red Rice	Black Rice	Wild Rice
Soaking Time (Hours)	0.5	1	4
Water Ratio (cups)*	1.5	2	3
Cooking Time (Hours)	0.5	0.5	1

*Ratio of water to 1 cup of rice.

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