Grains & Cereals· Pennisetum glaucum
Guía de cultivo de Millet (Pearl)
Pearl millet is the most widely grown millet species, cultivated primarily in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and South Asia. It is one of the most drought-tolerant cereal crops and a critical food security staple for over 90 million people.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy, sandy loam, loam
Rango de pH: 5 - 8 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- stem borer
- head miner
- aphids
- shoot fly
Enfermedades comunes
- downy mildew
- ergot
- smut
- rust
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Consejos de cultivo
Plant after the last frost when soil temperature exceeds 18 C; pearl millet will not germinate well in cold soils.
Thin stands to 15-20 cm spacing to maximize head size and grain fill in low-rainfall environments.
Apply a light phosphorus starter fertilizer at planting to boost early root development on sandy soils.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Millet (Pearl) take to grow?
Millet (Pearl) typically takes 90 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 5 days. The best planting season is spring, early summer.
What soil does Millet (Pearl) need?
Millet (Pearl) grows best in sandy, sandy loam, loam soil with a pH of 5-8. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Millet (Pearl) need?
Millet (Pearl) grows best at 25-35°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: high.
What is the expected yield for Millet (Pearl)?
Millet (Pearl) yields approximately 1,200 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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