ProHarvest

Certified millet variety

Shandaweel 1

An officially developed high-performing hybrid variety bred by the Forage Research Department at Egypt's Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), noted for strong drought and salinity tolerance suited for desert cultivation.

Millet

Shandaweel 1

Pearl millet seed heads standing in a field, grain clearly formed

Specification

Shandaweel 1 at a glance

Shandaweel 1 agronomic data
OriginForage Research Department, Agricultural Research Centre
TolerancesDrought, salinity
Suited toDesert cultivation

Characteristics

What sets it apart

  • Bred by Egypt's Agricultural Research Centre
  • Strong drought tolerance
  • Strong salinity tolerance
  • Suited to desert cultivation

Growing regions

ProHarvest farms strategically selected agricultural regions across Egypt, including Bahariya Oasis and Western Minya, cultivating crops naturally suited to their environments.

From the field

  • Threshed pearl millet grain in close detail, showing the pale rounded seed
  • A field of pearl millet in ear, seed heads standing above the leaves
  • Pearl millet heads against a clear sky

FAQ

About Shandaweel 1

What is Shandaweel 1?
Shandaweel 1 is a certified millet variety supplied by ProHarvest Seeds. An officially developed high-performing hybrid variety bred by the Forage Research Department at Egypt's Agricultural Research Centre (ARC), noted for strong drought and salinity tolerance suited for desert cultivation.
Where is Shandaweel 1 suited to grow?
Shandaweel 1 is suited to Desert cultivation. ProHarvest selects its seed portfolio for performance under Egyptian climatic and agricultural conditions, matching varieties to the regions where they perform best.
What are the key characteristics of Shandaweel 1?
Bred by Egypt's Agricultural Research Centre. Strong drought tolerance. Strong salinity tolerance. Suited to desert cultivation.

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