Wada kolam is a variety of rice which is aromatic when it cooked. Basically it became very popular in India because of its fragrance and small granule.
The name “Wada Kolam” is originated from its native place where it was cultivated largely, that is Wada which is sub-division of Palghar district of state Maharashtra in India. It became so popular that this region gets to know for rice farming.
This rice is low yielding and grains are small in size. Mild fragrance of this is main property that loved by people.

This original variety became unpopular in farmers of region because of its low yielding and more likely to be catching diseases. So its cultivation reduced by time and this variety was on a verge of extinction

History and etymology

The name “Wada Kolam” is originated from its native place where it was cultivated largely, that is Wada which is sub-division of Palghar district of state Maharashtra in India. It became so popular that this region gets to know for rice farming.

Production and cultivation

This rice is low yielding and grains are small in size. Mild fragrance of this is main property that loved by people. This original variety became unpopular in farmers of region because of its low yielding and more likely to be catching diseases. So its cultivation reduced by time and this variety was on a verge of extinction

Wada kolam is low-yielding compared to other varieties of rice and primarily because it is susceptible to diseases. Farmers are giving preference to other variety of rice for more production and profit. Some farmers from Wada region took step forward to preserve this variety.

Kiran Patil is one of them that succeeded in producing hybrid of Wada Kolam that are resistance to diseases and higher performance in production. He get patent of Wada Kolam improved And Ziniya improved

Wada Kolam Improved Paddy Seed

Wada Kolam is hybrid seed develop with Heterosis backcross technology. Which is patented by Kiran Patil [1] And his company Krushivegseeds. It has superior quality than previous one such as Resistance from disease, free from fungal infection, Increase stem strength, Rapid seed growth.

Wada Kolam patented

Wada Ziniya Improved Paddy Seed

Wada Ziniya is hybrid seed develop with Heterosis backcross technology on selected seeds. Which is patented by Kiran Patil [2] And his company Krushivegseeds. It has superior quality than previous one such as long height of 90-95cm, Days of maturity are 120-125days, Resistance from disease, free from fungal infection, Increase stem strength, Rapid seed growth.

Wada Ziniya patented