Pearl millet is a tall grain, similar to wheat or rye, but smaller in size, popularly being planted in sub-tropical and tropical areas. It has been a part of our food and diet for many centuries, mainly being found in Africa, Asia, and America. These days it can be found on farms in a variety of places.
Pearl millet is a tall grain with fibrous husks, similar to sorghum. The plant is very tough and hardy, able to survive even the most drought-prone regions. Africa and Asia have poor nutritive medium of soil, which tends to be too highly acidic for rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, and barley. Pearl millet excels in different soils, being able to grow well in most places. In India, pearl millet is widely used as a main cereal in the eastern states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Some parts of the world, such as Africa, are very well known for their abundance of pearl millet, unlike the parts of the world, which do not have this kind of food crop. This is due to pearl millet’s unique nutritional value and adaptability when compared to other grains. Pearl millet is highly adaptable to various kinds of growing conditions; it needs less water, does not need fertilizers, and is tolerant of different kinds of pests and diseases. It also has a very high mineral and vitamin content.