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Finger Millet (Ragi)

Sown Jun–Jul · 100–120 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for finger millet (ragi).

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same millet group — soonest to crop first

Sorghum (Jowar) 100–120 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 100–120
Spacing 30 × 10 cm
Soil pH 5.0–7.5
Water 400–600 mm
Temperature 20–30 °C
Seed rate 10–12 kg
Yield 2–3 t
Watch for Blast, stem borer

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Finger Millet (Ragi)

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