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% |