Photos of Teff

Teff Growing in a Field

Teff germinates quickly and grows in a range of soils from wet to dry. Plant height varies from 25-135 cm (roughly 1-4 feet) tall.

Teff Grain Spike Close-up

Like most other grasses, teff grows on a stalk topped by a spike housing the individual grains. 

Teff Grains

Teff ranges in color from a light ivory to very dark reddish brown.

Teff with Pencil

The miniscule size of teff grains is readily evident when compared to a standard pencil.

Teff Flour

Since its grains are so small, teff can easily be ground into flour manually, as is being done here in a hut in Ethiopia.