Seed rate in Bajra Pearl millet) crop

🔑 Key Points
👉 Bajra (Pearl Millet):
→ Bajra is a traditional Hindi name for the Pennisetum glaucum crop, also known as pearl millet.
→ Bajra refers to the edible seeds of pearl millet plants, which grow in various shades of white, yellow, gray, brown, and bluish-purple.
→ It is high in beneficial plant chemicals like antioxidants, polyphenols, and phytochemicals.
→ Bajra is gluten-free and a suitable choice for people with celiac disease.

👉 Agronomic Details:
→ Individual seed weight: 3 to 14 mg.
→ Seed rate:

3–3.5 kg/ha for dibbling method.
4–5 kg/ha for drilling method.
→ Fertilizer requirement: Local varieties can be nourished with 10-15 tonnes of compost or farmyard manure per hectare.
👉 Soil Requirements:
→ Bajra can grow in a wide range of soils, thriving best in black cotton soil and sandy loam soil with good drainage.
→ It does not prefer acidic or waterlogged soil.

📌 Important Points:
→ Top Bajra Producing States:

Rajasthan (highest producer).
Followed by Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.