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Finger millet

Finger millet

Eleusine coracana

Родина: PoaceaeРід: Eleusine

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Sow seed 1/4 in deep in prepared rows or broadcast on a firm seedbed, thinning to 6–9 in when plants are 4 in tall; finger millet produces distinctive finger-like seed head rays that are diagnostic and easy to recognize at harvest. The seed turns dark reddish-brown when ripe and the heads curve inwa

Опис

Sow seed 1/4 in deep in prepared rows or broadcast on a firm seedbed, thinning to 6–9 in when plants are 4 in tall; finger millet produces distinctive finger-like seed head rays that are diagnostic and easy to recognize at harvest. The seed turns dark reddish-brown when ripe and the heads curve inward; harvest before birds strip them by cutting the heads at early dough stage and finishing the dry-down on a tarp in the sun. Rub heads between palms to release the very small seeds, which need no hulling; grind into flour (ragi flour) or soak and ferment for traditional beverages. The crop is notably high in calcium and iron compared to other small grains. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 6–9 дюймів Висота: 24–48 дюймів Дні до схожості: 5–10 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–32°C

Походження та ареал

Відомий як: finger millet

Поради

Sow seed 1/4 in deep in prepared rows or broadcast on a firm seedbed, thinning to 6–9 in when plants are 4 in tall; finger millet produces distinctive finger-like seed head rays that are diagnostic and easy to recognize at harvest. The seed turns dark reddish-brown when ripe and the heads curve inward; harvest before birds strip them by cutting the heads at early dough stage and finishing the dry-down on a tarp in the sun. Rub heads between palms to release the very small seeds, which need no hulling; grind into flour (ragi flour) or soak and ferment for traditional beverages. The crop is notably high in calcium and iron compared to other small grains. Спосіб посадки: Посів у відкритий ґрунт Відстань між рослинами: 6–9 дюймів Висота: 24–48 дюймів Дні до схожості: 5–10 Температура ґрунту для схожості: 18–32°C --- Час посадки: 1–4 тижнів від останнього весняного заморозка Sow after last frost when soil is warm; finger millet thrives in hot, humid conditions and tolerates mildly acidic or infertile soils.