| Joha rice | |
|---|---|
| Geographical indication | |
 Close-up of Joha rice | |
| Description | Joha Chaul is a rice variety cultivated in Assam |
| Area | Assam |
| Country | India |
Joha (zoha saul) is a variety of rice grown in India, notable for its aroma and delicate taste. Assam is the largest cultivator of this rice; it is primarily grown through paddy field farming. In Garo Hills it is widely cultivated and known as jaha rice or locally known as mi jaha.
Varieties
There are various traditional types of joha rice available in Assam. Kola Joha, Boga Joha, Rampal Joha, Kon Joha, Manikimodhuri Joha, Keteki Joha, Tulokhi Joha, Govinda Tulokhi Joha and Ghuguli Joha.
References
References
- Kashyap, Samudra Gupta (5 May 2007). "Assam's joha rice goes organic, heads for European market". The Indian Express. Retrieved 31 January 2020.