Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Little Millet |
Local Name |
Samai (India) |
Botanical Name |
Panicum sumatrense |
Grain Color |
Pale yellow to white |
Grain Size |
Small (1.5–2.0 mm diameter) |
1000 Grain Weight |
2.5–3.5 grams |
Grain Shape |
Oval to round |
Texture |
Smooth and firm |
Husk Presence |
Present (must be removed for consumption) |
Moisture Content |
10–12% (for safe storage) |
Bulk Density |
750–800 kg/m³ |
Harvesting Time |
65–85 days after sowing |
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) |
6–12 months under cool, dry conditions |
Germination Percentage |
80–90% |