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finger-millet-ragi

Finger Millet (Ragi)

Parameter Specification
Common Name Finger Millet
Botanical Name Eleusine coracana
Grain Color Dark brown, reddish-brown, or deep purple
Grain Size Very small (1.0–1.3 mm diameter)
1000 Grain Weight 2.0–3.5 grams
Grain Shape Round to slightly oval
Texture Hard and smooth
Husk Presence Absent (naked grain)
Moisture Content 10–12% (for safe storage)
Bulk Density 820–870 kg/m³
Harvesting Time 100–120 days after sowing
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) Up to 1 year under dry, cool storage
Germination Percentage 75–85%