A.L.Teff

Eragrostis tef    Seeds per pack ~ 100     Germination: 95% Sep 2024, Packed for 2025 Origins and History A. L. Teff (Eragrostis tef) Teff, also known as lovegrass, is an ancient yet important staple grain native to the Horn of Africa, particularly Ethiopia and Eritrea. Teff has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years and remains a staple food in the region, forming the foundation of injera, a traditional fermented flatbread. The A. L. strain is known among heirloom collections for its resilience and ability to thrive in varied conditions, continuing the long heritage of teff as a grain tied deeply to culture, food security, and agricultural traditions. Appearance and Characteristics Teff is a very fine-seeded cereal, with seeds about the size of a poppy seed. The A. L. variety grows in slender, tufted clumps with delicate, wiry stalks reaching 2–3 feet in height. The panicles are open and feathery, carrying thousands of tiny seeds per plant. Its seeds are generally ivory to light br