TNAU Agritech Portal :: Indigenous Farming

TNAU Agritech Portal ::Traditional Varieties grown in Tamil nadu

Karikattai Ragi
It is suitable for Hilly Region. It is a traditional ragi variety which is being grown in Thamarakarai village of Erode district. As per their perception, it is hardy in nature. It is suitable to prepare ethnic food called Kali, Muruku, Koozh etc. it is harvested along with straw and dried for about 15 day. Threshing can be done manually or by using cattle. Whereas the other traditional varieties only the ear heads are reaped. The duration of the crop is three months. The season for growing this variety is in the month of Aadi (July). This variety is existence over 125 years.