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%

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