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% |