Pearl Millet – HY. BAJARA

Pearl Millet – HY. BAJARA

Species: Pennisetum glaucum

Plant characteristics:

• Compact plant type
• Plant height: 30–45 cm (approx. 1–1.5 ft)
• Good standability with lodging tolerance

Tillering:

• 7–10 tillers per plant
• Strong tillering capacity supporting yield formation

Maturity:

• Approximately 75–80 days to maturity

Adaptation:

• Suitable for summer and kharif (monsoon) seasons
• Performs well in warm and semi-arid environments

Disease tolerance:

• Tolerant to:
  • Downy Mildew
  • Rust
  • Smut

Performance:

• Stable field performance
• Suitable for grain production systems

Market suitability:

• Grain production
• Suitable for dryland and rainfed cultivation