Grains & Cereals· Eleusine coracana
Guide de culture du Finger Millet (Ragi)
Important cereal grain in East Africa and South India. High calcium content (344 mg/100g), good amino acid profile. Tolerates poor soils.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy loam, laterite, red soil
Plage de pH : 5 - 7 (optimal : 6)
Drainage : good
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Conseils de culture
Excellent for marginal soils — tolerates low fertility
Grains store for years without insect damage (natural resistance)
Questions fréquentes
How long does Finger Millet (Ragi) take to grow?
Finger Millet (Ragi) typically takes 110 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is monsoon/wet season.
What soil does Finger Millet (Ragi) need?
Finger Millet (Ragi) grows best in sandy loam, laterite, red soil soil with a pH of 5-7. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Finger Millet (Ragi) need?
Finger Millet (Ragi) grows best at 22-30°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: moderate.
What is the expected yield for Finger Millet (Ragi)?
Finger Millet (Ragi) yields approximately 1,800 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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