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 |