Kodo Millet कोदो

🌱 About the plant

The kodo of the Deccan and central hills — drought-proof and long-storing.

Growing it

Store it thoroughly dry; damp kodo spoils badly.

What it is for

Kodo rice and khichdi; fodder straw after threshing.

🪴 How to grow

Sunlight

Full sun

Water

Rain-fed

Season

Jun–Jul

Grows in

Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop

Mature size

60–90 cm

First harvest

Grain at 4 months

Store it thoroughly dry; damp kodo spoils badly.

🌾 Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Kodo rice and khichdi; fodder straw after threshing.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

🐝 Ecological value

🗺️ Where it grows in India