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Pearl Millet (Bajra) is a millet crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 75–90 days. It wants a pH of 6.5–7.8 (close to neutral) and 25–35°C. Plant at 45 × 15 cm, allowing 4–5 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 2–3 t. Watch for downy mildew, ergot.

Growing Pearl Millet (Bajra)

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

Why Pearl Millet is the Unsung Hero of the Ghats For generations, pearl millet has been a silent partner to farmers in the drier belts of India.
Western Ghats Pearl Millet (Bajra) Cultivation Guide
Why Bajra is More Than a Crop in Solapur – It's a Strategy For generations, the rhythmic cycle of sowing and harvesting Pearl Millet, or Bajra, has been the heartbeat of agriculture in the Solapur district.
10771. Pearl Millet (Bajra) Farming in Solapur: The Complete Guide
Pearl Millet, or Bajra as we all know it, is the answer written in our own soil.
Ultimate Bajra Growing Guide for Nashik Farmers
With monsoons becoming more unpredictable and summer temperatures rising, the inherent toughness of Pearl Millet makes it a cornerstone of climate-resilient agriculture.
Pearl Millet (Bajra) in Pune: A Complete Cultivation Guide
Why Pearl Millet is the Unsung Hero of the Ghats In the challenging terrain of the Western Ghats, where the monsoon can be both a blessing and a fury, and where soils are often acidic and less fertile, pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), or Bajra as we know it, is more than just a crop.
Western Ghats Pearl Millet (Bajra) Cultivation Guide (10767)
In this landscape, Pearl Millet, our humble Bajra (बाजरा), is not just a traditional crop; it is a strategic asset.
How to Grow Pearl Millet (Bajra) in Nagpur: A Complete Guide

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Guava Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 23–30 20–25 t
Pomegranate Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.5–7.5 20–35 15–20 t
Ber (Indian Jujube) Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–8.5 20–35 15–20 t
Calamondin Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 5.5–6.5 18–32 12–20 t
Tea Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 4.5–5.5 18–30 2–3 t made tea
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Lemon Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 20–32 15–20 t
Jojoba Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 20–35 1.5–3 t
Feijoa Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.0 10–25 10–15 t
Loquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–7.5 15–30 10–15 t
Jujube Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 15–35 10–15 t
Grapefruit Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 15–35 20–30 t
Citron Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 18–32 15–25 t
Kumquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–6.5 12–30 8–14 t

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