Finger millet — 2Seed selection & treatment

• Biofertilizer seed treatment

  Treat the seed with 3 packets (600 g/ha) of Azospirillum and 3 packets (600 g/ha) of phosphobacteria, or 6 packets (1200 g/ha) of Azophos.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Ragi – Pre-treatment of seeds, p. 92

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04

• Seed treatment with fungicide

  Mix the seed in a polythene bag for an even coating with thiram 4 g/kg, captan 4 g/kg or carbendazim 2 g/kg of seed.

  Follow the instructions on the product label. Consult your local Agriculture Officer before use.

  Pending expert review

  Source

  Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Ragi – Pre-treatment of seeds, p. 92

  Region

  Tamil Nadu

  Last updated

  2026-11-04