At Pure Essence, we honour the time-tested rice farming traditions of Chhattisgarh—a region proudly known as the “Rice Bowl of Central India.” These practices are not only deeply rooted in culture but also grounded in sustainability, resilience, and respect for nature.

Rain-Fed, Indigenous Cultivation:

Our rice is grown in rain-fed fields using traditional methods suited to the region’s natural climate. Farmers rely on drought-tolerant native varieties, passed down through generations. Unique techniques like:

• Khurra Boni (dry seed sowing before the monsoon)
• Lai Chopi (wet seed sowing after the first rains)
• Biasi System (in-situ transplanting by ploughing in standing crops)

100% Natural, Chemical-Free Methods:

Chhattisgarh’s rice farmers continue to embrace organic, chemical-free practices:

• Cow dung manure and other farm waste naturally enrich the soil
• Indigenous pest control using neem leaves, ash, bitter gourd peels, and even cow dung pellets
• Traditional seed selection techniques and community seed preservation festivals ensure biodiversity and crop resilience

These practices protect not just the harvest—but the ecosystem, the soil, and the future.

Hand-Harvested, Naturally Stored:

Even today, small and marginal farmers harvest rice by hand using sickles, sun-dry the grains, and use natural wind for winnowing. Grains are then stored in earthen pots or traditional mud granaries (Kothis), safeguarded with age-old techniques like salt water cleansing and dung-ash sealing—a true blend of function and folklore.

Why It Matters:

These ancient methods are more than tradition—they are sustainable, climate-resilient, and help preserve the genetic diversity of over 23,000 indigenous rice varieties from the region. Every grain of rice from Pure Essence carries not just nourishment, but the story of a land, its people, and their timeless wisdom.