Grains & Cereals· Pennisetum glaucum
Guide de culture du 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.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : sandy, sandy loam, loam
Plage de pH : 5 - 8 (optimal : 6.5)
Drainage : good
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- stem borer
- head miner
- aphids
- shoot fly
Maladies courantes
- downy mildew
- ergot
- smut
- rust
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Conseils de culture
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.
Questions fréquentes
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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