Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Finger Millet |
Botanical Name |
Eleusine coracana |
Grain Color |
Dark brown, reddish-brown, or deep purple |
Grain Size |
Very small (1.0–1.3 mm diameter) |
1000 Grain Weight |
2.0–3.5 grams |
Grain Shape |
Round to slightly oval |
Texture |
Hard and smooth |
Husk Presence |
Absent (naked grain) |
Moisture Content |
10–12% (for safe storage) |
Bulk Density |
820–870 kg/m³ |
Harvesting Time |
100–120 days after sowing |
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) |
Up to 1 year under dry, cool storage |
Germination Percentage |
75–85% |