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Foxtail Millet (Kakum / Kangni)

Parameter Specification
Common Name Foxtail Millet
Botanical Name Setaria italica
Grain Color Light yellow to golden
Grain Size Small (about 1.5–2.0 mm diameter)
1000 Grain Weight 2.2–3.5 grams
Grain Shape Oval to elliptical
Texture Hard and smooth
Husk Presence Present (must be removed for consumption)
Moisture Content 10–12% (for safe storage)
Bulk Density 750–800 kg/m³
Harvesting Time 80–100 days after sowing
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) 6–12 months under proper storage
Germination Percentage 80–90%