Bajra

Property Specification
Scientific Name Pennisetum glaucum
Common Name Bajra, Pearl Millet
Seed Shape Small, round to oval
Seed Color Light brown, yellow, or greyish-brown
Seed Size 2-4 mm in diameter
Weight per 1000 seeds 10-15 grams
Kernel Texture Smooth and hard
Kernel Color White, yellow, or light brown depending on variety
Plant Height 1.5-3 meters (varies by variety)
Leaf Length 30-50 cm
Spike Length 20-30 cm
Root System Fibrous and deep, with strong anchorage
Harvest Time 70-120 days depending on the variety
Grain Yield 1-2 tons per hectare (varies with climate and variety)