Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana)
Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana) is an annual cereal grass cultivated for its nutritious grains, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. Valued for drought tolerance a
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Sunlight
Full sun
Watering
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Soil
Prefers well-drained, light to medium loamy soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and poor soils, but performs best in fertile, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-8.0) conditions.
Temperature
Warm season crop
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Moderate, especially nitrogen
Care Requirements
Full sun
Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Prefers well-drained, light to medium loamy soils. It can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy and poor soils, but performs best in fertile, slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.0-8.0) conditions.
Warm season crop
Outdoor
Moderate, especially nitrogen
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb, Grass
Plant Category
Flowering
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Linear
Flower Size
5-15 cm (panicle length)
Optimal Sunlight Lux
80000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderPoales
- familyPoaceae
- genusEleusine
- speciesEleusine coracana
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes
Not toxic; widely consumed as a staple food crop.