Millets Crop Guide
Millets are climate-resilient coarse cereals gaining importance as nutri-cereals. They are relatively hardy but can be affected by downy mildew, blast, and head borer. Biostimulants help improve grain quality and stress tolerance.
Growth Timeline
Millets Growth Stages
Germination
Duration: 5–7 days
Quick germination in warm conditions. Thin seedlings if needed.
Vegetative Growth
Duration: 25–35 days
Tillering and leaf development. Millets are drought-tolerant.
Reproductive Stage
Duration: 20–30 days
Panicle emergence and flowering. Ensure adequate moisture.
Grain Filling
Duration: 15–20 days
Grains develop and mature quickly.
Harvest
Duration: 60–90 days from sowing
Harvest when grains are hard and golden. Dry and store properly.
Our Solutions
Recommended Vyoma Products for Millets
Application Guide
Spray Schedule for Millets
Protection Guide
Common Pests & Diseases in Millets
Downy Mildew
DiseaseSymptoms: Downy white growth on leaf undersides. Stunted ear heads.
Recommended: Vyoma Arka
Blast
DiseaseSymptoms: Diamond-shaped lesions on leaves. Neck blast causes empty panicles.
Recommended: Vyoma Arka
Head Borer
PestSymptoms: Larvae feed inside ear heads. Chaffy or empty grains.
Recommended: Vyoma Rudra
Nutrition Guide
Nutrient Deficiencies in Millets
Nitrogen Deficiency
Symptoms: Pale leaves, reduced tillering
Solution: Apply nitrogen at sowing and 30 days after.
Iron Deficiency
Symptoms: Interveinal chlorosis
Solution: Apply iron foliar spray if needed.
Feeding Program
Nutrition Schedule for Millets
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