The tiny-grained seeraga samba gets its name from its resemblance to cumin, which is known as seeragam or seera in Tamil Nadu and is the most expensive rice grown in that southern India state. The Rice is cultivated in the season of Kuruvai in the month of June - July and harvested after 130 days. The plant grows up to a height of 80.5 cm. The grain size is also very small and fine. The Biryani made from Seeraga Samba rice is one of its own kind.