Mangalwedha Jowar

Mangalwedha Jowar is grown under receding soil moisture after cessation of the rains. It has low temperature tolerance. It gives good response to photoperiod sensitivity (short day length). Irrespective of temperature fluctuations and sowing dates, flowering and maturity in Mangalwedha Jowar is least affected. Mangalwedha Jowar has inherent quality/traits which save it from insects like shoot fly and aphids and diseases like charcoal and rust .It has bold lustrous grain with thin pericarp. The roti made from Mangalwedha Jowar is believed to be the best in taste and softness .