Cultivation and improvement of Bajra
Origin of Bajra :- 1. Introduction :- · Common Name:- Pearl millet · Botanical Name:- Pennisetum glaucum · Family:- Gramineae or Poaceae · Chromosome Numbers:- 2n = 2x = 14 2. Species :- 3. Center of Origin:- Sahel zone of Africa Cultivation of Bajra:- 1. Season:- > It is grown during summer season in the month of February-May in parts of Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. > It is also grown post rainy season also known as Rabi season in the month of November-February at a small scale in Gujarat and Maharashtra. 2. Climate:- > It grows best in warm and dry conditions. > It is a drought tolerant crop which requires low annual rainfall of 40cm-60cm. > Optimum temperature for its cultivation is 20°c-30°c. > During its vegetable growth, moist weather is very beneficial. > Bajra is grown as Kharif crop in North India and in southern parts it is known as Summer crop under ...