Organic Kodo Millet
Kodo Millet is a grain grown mainly in South Asian and South East Asian Countries such as Nepal, India, Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is native to Western Africa. Organic Kodo Millet grains are small and are of different shades of brown and gray.
In India, it is primarily eaten in South Indian states in large quantities. Organic Kodo Millet is called Arikalu in Telugu, Varagu in Tamil, Arka in Kannada, and Kodra in Punjabi. It is also often referred to as cow grass or rice grass.
Kodo Millet is nutritious and is a healthy substitute for both wheat and rice. In India, it is eaten after grinding it into flour whereas in Africa it is eaten as rice.
Kodo Millet has been growing in India for more than 3000 years. Ancient Ayurveda texts mention Kodo millet as a ‘langhana’ meaning that eating it brings a lightness to the body. It is known to increase vata dosha and balance issues caused by Kapha and Pitta dosha.
Climate: Kodo Millet is grown in tropical and subtropical regions with lots of heat and moderate rainfall.
Soil: Alluvial and sandy loam soil is best for growing organic Kodo Millet. It can also be cultivated on gravelly soil found in hill stations.
Sowing: Kodo Millet seeds are sowed from mid-June to the end of July. They are sowed 3-4 cm deep with 20-25 cm space between them.
Harvesting: It takes around 100 days for organic Kodo Millet to grow. You can see that they have matured once the crop turns greenish. The plants are cut close to the ground.
Threshing: The cut crops should be stacked for a week before threshing. To additionally clean the grains, the threshed grains are also winnowed.
Organic Kodo Millet can be stored easily for 6-12 months in an airtight container put in a cool and dry area.
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