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Fonio
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Fact sheet

Botanical nameDigitaria exilis

“This article will focus on white fonio, the most common variety known scientifically as ‘Digitaria exilis.’” — 5 Benefits of Fonio (and Full Nutrition Facts) - Nutrition Advance and 1 more

FamilyPoaceae

“Fonio belongs to the grass family, Poaceae” — How to Grow Fonio: Complete Guide | OnlyCrops.AI

Typeannual

“It is a small annual herbaceous plant” — Fonio - Wikipedia and 1 more

Days to germination3 days

“Seeds germinate in about 3 days.” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Days to maturity70–105 days

“The growth cycle ranges from 70–130 days, depending on variety” — Fonio - Wikipedia and 3 more

Waterminimal inputs

“Fonio is well-suited to nutrient-poor, acidic soils and requires minimal inputs” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield and 1 more

Soil pH5.5–6.5

“pH range: 5.5 - 6.5” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Spacing2 in

“5 cm apart, 20 cm rows” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Height46–31 in

“D. exilis can reach a height of 80 centimetres (31 in)” — Fonio - Wikipedia and 1 more

Propagationseed

“Planting Methods broadcasting, direct seeding” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Ready when70 days after planting

“Fonio is typically ready to harvest about 70 days after planting” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Edible partsgrains

“The grains are used to make porridge, couscous, bread, and beer” — Fonio - Wikipedia and 1 more

Pestsstem borer, grain-feeding birds

“Common Pests stem borer, grain-feeding birds” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

Diseasessmut, leaf spot

“Common Diseases smut, leaf spot” — How to Grow Fonio: Yield 720 kg/ha Guide | WiseYield

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