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Finger Millet (Ragi)

Finger Millet (Ragi)

Eleusine coracana

Easy difficultyMonsoon (Kharif)Grains
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low to Moderate
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Nursery raising and transplanting or direct sowing

About Finger Millet (Ragi)

Nutritious millet exceptionally high in calcium, iron, and amino acids. Drought-tolerant crop suited for rainfed conditions. Gluten-free grain used for porridge and flour.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25-32°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91–109
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 110–140

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