Key features and information for Indaf-7 (Hastha) Finger Millet (Ragi):

• Crop & Variety: Finger Millet / Ragi (Indaf-7 / Hastha)
• Crop Duration: Medium-duration variety maturing in 115–120 days.
• Recommended Conditions:-(suited for Rabi season as well as general dryland/irrigated conditions).

Yield Potential

• Grain Yield:
  • Rainfed: 800–1,000 kg/acre (approx. 4,500 kg/ha)
  • Irrigated: 1,200–1,400 kg/acre (approx. 5,000 kg/ha)
• Straw Yield:
  • Rainfed: 1.5–2.5 tonnes/acre
  • Irrigated: 3.0–3.5 tonnes/acre

Distinctive Features & Qualities

• Unique Earhead Shape: Features conspicuous thumbs on the finger heads that look like separate earheads.
• Plant Architecture: Non-pigmented with moderate tillering capacity.
• Cooking & Culinary Value: Possesses good cooking quality with bold, nutritious grains suitable for traditional ragi preparations.