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pearl-millet-bajra

Pearl Millet (Bajra)

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%