PLANTING TEFF FOR A HEALTHER FUTURE
Teff is one of the world’s oldest grains, yet it’s perfectly suited for today’s demand for nutritious, sustainable foods. By joining our grower network, you’ll be part of a movement to plant teff for a healthier future.
the teff plant
Native to the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea, teff is an annual summer grass grown for grain. It thrives in warm temperatures and direct sunlight, showing resilience to heat and water stress. A water and resource efficient crop, teff offers farmers a climate smart option for their crop rotation.
Growers FAQ
Visit our Teff Growers page and submit your information on the form provided. An Agriculture Advisor will contact you as soon as they can.
Fertilizers used by our farmers vary based on a variety of factors including soil composition, crop rotation, and other practices such as cover cropping.
Standard fertilizers are applied, such as: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and small amounts of micronutrients.
Teff typically requires less fertilizer than common commodity crops.
Yes, our seed is viable and can be planted. If you do let us know how it grows!
Our farmers grow a variety of crops including but not limited to: Potatoes, alfalfa, wheat, barley, beets, onions, beans, and corn.
The Teff Company works with farmers that grow in Idaho, California, Nevada, Washington, Arizona, and Oregon.
Due to teff being a warm season crop it is planted in May or early June in Northern climates and March in southern climates.
Teff is a water efficient grain that typically takes between 12"-18" of water depending on climate and soil type. We are continuing data collection on irrigation requirements and assessing dryland opportunities.
A successful teff crop can be grown with most types of irrigation. Pivots, wheel lines, flood irrigation, and handlines are the most common.
In northern climates harvest begins late August into September and in Southern Climates June into July.
Depending on the variety 100-114 days.
The Teff Company provides seed free of cost to its contracted growers.
Get in touch
Tell us about yourself and your farming operation—we’ll work together to see if teff is the right fit.