Our Story
Rooted in the Soil, Raised by the Rain.
Padma Crop was born from a simple belief — that the rice on your plate should carry the same care and integrity as the hands that grew it.
The Beginning
Where It All Began
Three generations ago, our family farmed the same red-soil fields in Tamil Nadu that we tend today. Back then, every grain was grown without chemicals, milled by stone, and sold at the local market. Then the Green Revolution arrived — and slowly, the old ways gave way to high-yield hybrids and synthetic inputs.
We watched heritage varieties disappear. We watched the soil lose its life. And we decided to go back.
In 2014, we converted our entire farm to certified organic cultivation. We sourced seed stock of traditional varieties from government seed banks and village elders. We rebuilt the soil with compost and green manure. Today, Padma Crop grows 12 traditional rice varieties across 40 acres of certified organic land — and ships them directly to families across India.
What We Stand For
Our Four Commitments
01
No Compromises on Purity
Every batch is grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilisers. Our fields are certified by NPOP — India's national organic certification programme — and audited annually by a third-party inspector.
02
Heritage Varieties, Preserved
We grow only traditional Indian rice varieties — grains that evolved over centuries in specific micro-climates. Each variety has a distinct flavour, texture, and nutritional profile that modern hybrids simply cannot replicate.
03
Stone-Milled, Not Polished
Our rice is processed on traditional stone mills that remove only the outer husk, preserving the bran layer and its full complement of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre. Industrial polishing strips all of this away.
04
Direct from Farm to You
We pack and ship directly from our farm. No middlemen, no warehousing delays, no re-bagging. What you receive was milled within days of your order — as fresh as rice can be.
From Seed to Sack
How We Farm
Traditional methods, refined over generations.
Seed Selection
We select seeds from the previous harvest's healthiest plants — a practice called mass selection that naturally improves the variety over time.
Nursery & Transplanting
Seedlings are raised in a dedicated nursery for 25–30 days, then hand-transplanted in rows — allowing each plant space to tiller and grow strong.
Natural Pest Management
We use neem-based sprays, pheromone traps, and encourage natural predators like spiders and frogs. No synthetic pesticides, ever.
Harvest & Stone Milling
Harvested by hand at peak maturity, sun-dried on the threshing floor, then stone-milled to order — preserving every nutrient the grain holds.
Trust & Transparency
Certified & Verified
Our organic status is not self-declared. It is independently audited and certified every year.
NPOP Organic
National Programme for Organic Production — India's gold standard for organic certification, governed by APEDA.
FSSAI Licensed
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — ensuring every batch meets national food safety regulations.
Non-GMO
All seed stock is open-pollinated and non-genetically modified. We save and replant seeds each season.
Pesticide Free
Third-party lab-tested for pesticide residues before every dispatch. Certificates available on request.
"Grown with patience. Milled with care. Delivered with pride."
Taste the Difference
Twelve varieties. One farm. Certified organic. Shipped fresh.