Teff
Eragrostis tef
- Native to:
- Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen
Rasbak
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Eragrostis
- Species:
- Eragrostis tef
- USDA Symbol:
- ERTE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Ethiopian highlands; prefers well-aerated soils
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 3–7 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate quickly in warm soil (20-25°C) with consistent moisture; no pretreatment needed.