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Barnyard Millet
Echinochloa frumentacea
Easy difficultyKharif (June-July)Rabi (September-October)
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing by broadcasting or line sowing (drilling seeds 3-4 cm deep). Transplanting can also be done.
About Barnyard Millet
Barnyard Millet, known as Sanwa in India, is a highly nutritious and gluten-free grain, making it an excellent choice for health-conscious Indian home and terrace growers. This climate-resilient crop is relatively easy to cultivate, thriving in marginal soils with minimal inputs and exhibiting good drought tolerance. Its short growing season further adds to its appeal for small farmers seeking sustainable and efficient food production.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
18-27°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
15°C
Humidity
Moderately humid
Rain sensitivity
Rainfed crop, requires 60-80 cm annual rainfall. Sensitive to prolonged droughts, but excess water should be drained.
Growth stages
Stage 1
Germination
Day 1–7
Stage 2
Seedling & Vegetative
Day 8–30
Stage 3
Tillering & Panicle Initiation
Day 31–50
Stage 4
Flowering & Grain Filling
Day 51–75
Stage 5
Harvest
Day 76–95
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Barnyard Millet
Avoid planting nearby
✗ less vigorous crops (due to high competition for resources)
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