Finger millet (Ragi)
Ragi / ManduaMilletKharif
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Hardy Kharif millet, predominantly grown in Karnataka and the southern peninsula; rich in calcium and fibre.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
Jun – Jul (transplanting Jul – Aug)
Harvest window
Oct – Nov
Major producing states
Karnataka · Tamil Nadu · Uttarakhand · Andhra Pradesh
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | |
| February | — | |
| March | — | |
| April | — | |
| May | — | |
| June | Sow | Nursery sowing. |
| July | SowFertilize | Transplant 3 – 4 week old seedlings; basal NPK. |
| August | FertilizeIntercultural | |
| SeptemberNow | Spray / IPM | Scout for blast and stem borer. |
| October | Harvest | |
| November | Harvest | |
| December | — |
Fertilizer schedule
Basal NPK at transplanting; one N top-dressing 30 DAT. Refer ICAR-IIMR PoP.
Pest & disease management
Blast (Pyricularia grisea) is the major disease; pink stem borer can be locally damaging.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Kharif season.