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Finger Millet

Eleusine coracana
✓ Uncommon
Maturity120 days
Drought ToleranceHigh
SeasonLong rains
Views210
Finger Millet
📝About This Seed
Hardy cereal grain, excellent for storage
🌾Growing Information
Maturity Period
120 days
Growing Season
Long rains
Drought Tolerance
High
Expected Yield
1.5-2.5 tons/hectare
Rainfall Range
500–1200 mm
Temperature
15°–30°C
Traditional Knowledge
Cultural Significance
Traditional weaning food, used in initiation ceremonies
Preparation Methods
Milled into flour, fermented for 2-3 days for uji
Health Benefits
Excellent for bone health, diabetes management, gluten-free
👨‍🌾Seed Guardians (3)
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Nyakach Women Seed Savers
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Mama Njeri Ndung'u
E
Egerton University Seed Lab
Seed Details
Crop TypeCereal
VarietyLocal brown
Plant FamilyPoaceae
OriginUganda/Ethiopia highlands
Conservation Status Uncommon
PublishedYes
Total Views210
Date Added17 Feb 2026
Conservation Notes

Declining due to preference for maize

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