
Finger millet
Eleusine coracana
Родина: Poaceae • Рід: Eleusine
БагаторічнаСередньоДекоративна
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
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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.