Millet

Common Name : Jhangora, Sanwa (Hindi), Kuthiravali (Tamil), Udalu, Kodisama (Telugu), Oodalu (Kannada), Kavadapullu (Malayalam), Khira (Oriya), Swank (Punjabi), Shyama (Bengali).

Barnyard Millet are cultivated for food and fodder by hilly and tribal communities in Asia particularly in India. The crop has wide adaptability and occupies a special place in marginal rainfed areas because of its short life-cycle. It holds benefits rendered by millet grains, is easily available across India, is highly economical and makes a tasteful food for all age groups. Varied food preparations can be jiffy with the tiny wonder grain. Barnayard Millet is nature's gift to the modern diet and sedentary activities that can lead to lifestyle disorders.

Barnyard Millet is most effective in decreasing lipid and blood glucose levels.

Common Name : Korale (Kannada), Puruvam Thinai (Tamil).

Brown Top Millet is an ideal cover crop for soils with low moisture, low fertility, and in areas with high temperatures. It is very tolerable of hot, dry conditions. It performs best in sandy loam soils but can be great for adding nutrients to sandy soils which are nutrient deficient. As “green manure”, millet can add significant amounts of organic matter to depleted soils. Brown Top Millet may be planted with a broadcast spreader or a precision planter like our Hoss Garden Seeder. Although it can be planted in late spring, it works great as a transition between spring and fall crops. Once cut, it can be incorporated into the soil as “green manure” or left on top of the soil to continue suppressing weeds.

Brown Top Millet is rich in fibre, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and many other important minerals. Brown Top millet eases constipation and helps in detoxifying the body. It helps to control high blood pressure and acts as a probiotic for respiratory disorders.

Common Name : Italian Millet, German Millet, Kangni, Kakum, Rala (Hindi), Navane (Kannada), Thinai (Tamil), Thina (Malayalam), Kang (Gujarati), Rala (Marathi), Kangu, Kangam (Oriya), Korra  (Telugu), Kaon (Bengali). It is generally grown as a rainfed crop in India.

Foxtail millet is a widely cultivated strain of cereal grass from the Poaceae family. Foxtail millet has roots in India is named for the tapered tail-like panicle containing its seeds. Foxtail millet has been a staple food crop for centuries, especially in dry or arid regions, thanks to its dense nutritional profile.

Foxtail millet is one of the healthiest minor millet widely used in southern Indian states.

In this fast pace life, growing pollution in the air, chemical sprayed vegetables, it is high time we bring changes to our regular diet to get immunity against communicable and non-communicable diseases. Encourage our locally grown seasonal grains to inherit immunity against local infections.

Foxtail millet is gluten-free, high in protein, calcium, iron, dietary fiber, and vitamin-rich, particularly in B12, which aids the heart and nervous system.

Common Name : Koden, Kodra (Hindi), Varagu (Tamil), Arika, Arikelu (Telugu), Harka (Kannada), Koovaragu (Malayalam), Kodua (Oriya), Kodra (Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi), Kodo (Bengali).

Kodo Millet or Varagu is indigenous millet cultivated in India. Kodo Millet is a minor crop which enclosed in hard, corneous, persistent husks that are difficult to remove. It is a tufted grass the colour of which varies from light red to dark grey. Being rich in dietary fibre and protein and it is a good substitute for paddy rice.

Varagu or Kodo Millet is gluten-free, with low glycemic index, rich in minerals and vitamins. This millet contains a high amount of lecithin that helps strengthen the nervous system. It controls blood sugar and cholesterol, thus making it an ideal food for diabetics.

Common Name : Kutki, Shavan (Hindi), Samai (Tamil), Sama, Samalu (Telugu), Saame, Save (Kannada), Chama (Malayalam), Suan (Oriya), Sava, Halvi, Vari (Marathi), Sama (Bengali), Gajro, Kuri(Gujarati).

Little Millet also called as 'King of cereals' is a species of millet in the family Poaceae. It is similar in habit to the Proso Millet. It is an annual Herbaceous Plant. It can withstand both drought and waterlogging. The largest cultivation is in central india. Usually, It is planted using a seed drill. It can also if necessary be planted spoiled. The green plant can also be used as cattle feed. The straw can be mixed with clay or cement be used in construction.

Little Millet is gluten-free, easy to digest, helps in sugar control, rich in dietary fiber, good source of vitamins.