Finger Millet / Rapoko

Finger millet / Rapoko is a nutritionally dense, nearly extinct, and not so common indigenous grain that is commonly cultivated in central and southern regions of Africa, including some areas of India.

Finger millet monocrops grown under rainfed conditions are most common in drier areas of Eastern Africa. In addition, intercropping with legumes, such as cowpea or pigeon pea, are also quite common in East Africa. Tropical Central Africa supports scattered regions of finger millet intercropping mostly with legumes, but also with cassava, plantain, and vegetables.