Bavade is an aromatic, short grain variety from India. I am unsure of its traditional growing method (flooded or dryland) but it performed well under upland rice conditions. It is an awnless variety and medium in height at 3 feet. It started maturing at 98 days from transplanting in the spring, and continued maturing over a 2 week window. My first season yields were moderate compared to other varieties, but I expect that yields could increase with a couple seasons of adaptation to a cooler climate with a shorter growing season.
Bavade has small grains and a gorgeous burnt sienna hull color. The hulled grains are a mix of both white and greenish bran colored kernels. I found the flavor to be slightly nutty and with a hint of sweetness.
