GREEN SORGHUM MILLET

Green sorghum millet, also known as Sorghum bicolor, is grown in Tamil Nadu,
Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh. It thrives in well-drained sandy or
loamy soils and requires moderate rainfall. The crop matures in 90-120 days.

Alternate names include Cholam in Tamil, Jowar in Hindi, Cholam in Malayalam, and
Jola in Kannada. Green sorghum is used for food, fodder, and biofuel, especially in
dryland farming regions.