| Parameter | Specification |
| Common Name | Pearl Millet |
| Botanical Name | Pennisetum glaucum (also Cenchrus americanus) |
| Grain Color | Grey, yellowish-grey, or pale yellow |
| Grain Size | Medium to large (2–4 mm diameter) |
| 1000 Grain Weight | 8–12 grams |
| Grain Shape | Globular to oval |
| Texture | Hard and coarse |
| Husk Presence | Usually absent (naked grain) |
| Moisture Content | 10–12% (for safe storage) |
| Bulk Density | 720–800 kg/m³ |
| Harvesting Time | 75–100 days after sowing |
| Shelf Life (Unprocessed) | 4–6 months (longer under ideal storage) |
| Germination Percentage | 75–90% |