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barnyard-millet-sanwa

Barnyard Millet (Sanwa)

Parameter Specification
Common Name Barnyard Millet
Local Name Sanwa, Kuthiraivali (India)
Botanical Name Echinochloa frumentacea / Echinochloa esculenta
Grain Color Greyish-white to pale brown
Grain Size Very small (about 1.0–1.5 mm diameter)
1000 Grain Weight 2.0–2.6 grams
Grain Shape Oval to elliptical
Texture Smooth and hard
Husk Presence Present (requires dehusking)
Moisture Content 10–12% (for safe storage)
Bulk Density 720–770 kg/m³
Harvesting Time 60–75 days after sowing
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) 6–10 months under cool, dry storage