Property |
Specification |
Scientific Name |
Various species, commonly Panicum (e.g., Pearl Millet), Setaria (e.g., Foxtail Millet), Eleusine (e.g., Finger Millet) |
Common Names |
Millet, Pearl Millet, Finger Millet, Foxtail Millet |
Seed Size |
2-4 mm in diameter |
Seed Weight |
0.02 - 0.05 grams per seed |
Shape |
Round to oval, small and hard seeds |
Color |
White, yellow, red, brown, or black |
Seed Coat Texture |
Smooth, slightly wrinkled |
Panicle Length |
20-45 cm (varies by species) |
Panicle Shape |
Loose, compact or branched |
Number of Seeds per Panicle |
1000-3000 seeds per panicle |
Maturity Duration |
60-120 days (varies by variety) |
Plant Height |
60-150 cm (depending on species) |
Stem Color |
Green, reddish, or purple (varies by variety) |
Leaf Shape |
Long, narrow, lanceolate |