Parameter |
Specification |
Common Name |
Proso Millet |
Botanical Name |
Panicum miliaceum |
Grain Color |
Creamy white to pale yellow |
Grain Size |
Small, round (1.5–2.0 mm diameter) |
1000 Grain Weight |
4–6 grams |
Grain Shape |
Oval to round |
Texture |
Hard and smooth |
Husk Presence |
Present (must be removed for use) |
Moisture Content |
10–12% (for safe storage) |
Bulk Density |
800–850 kg/m³ |
Harvesting Time |
60–90 days after sowing |
Shelf Life (Unprocessed) |
6–12 months under proper storage |
Germination Percentage |
80–90% |
Fat Content |
3%–4% |
Carbohydrate Content |
65%–70% |
Appearance |
Clean, uniform, lu |