kharif
Pearl Millet (Bajra)
बाजरा / Bajra
Pennisetum glaucum · Poaceae
Most drought-tolerant cereal grown in India, the backbone of Rajasthan and Gujarat dryland farming. Deep roots access subsoil moisture other crops cannot reach.
At a Glance
Duration
80 days
Organic Yield
1.5-2 t/ha
Organic Premium
+30%
Water Need
low
pH Range
6 – 8
Soil Type
sandy, sandy-loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
60-80 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
30 kg/ha
K
Potassium
20 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Sowing
Minimal FYM needed — most resilient cereal. 3-4 t/ha sufficient.
2
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham drench if available.
3
Downy mildew prevention
Use resistant varieties, seed treatment with Trichoderma.