Seed selection, treatment, and sowing methods are fundamental determinants of successful minor millet cultivation, directly impacting germination rates, crop establishment, and final yields. Quality seed selection involves choosing genetically pure, physically intact seeds with high viability and vigor, free from diseases and pests, which ensures uniform germination and robust seedling emergence. Pre-sowing seed treatments including fungicidal and insecticidal treatments protect against seed-borne pathogens and soil-dwelling pests, while priming techniques like hydropriming or osmopriming enhance germination speed and synchrony by initiating metabolic processes before actual sowing. Appropriate sowing methods such as line sowing or broadcasting at optimal depths (typically 1-2 cm for small-seeded millets) and proper seed rates ensure adequate plant population and spatial distribution, preventing overcrowding and competition for resources. The timing of sowing aligned with favorable moisture and temperature conditions, combined with proper seedbed preparation, creates an optimal environment for rapid germination and early seedling establishment. These integrated practices collectively reduce crop establishment failures, promote uniform plant stands, enhance root development, and improve the crop's ability to withstand biotic and abiotic stresses, ultimately leading to higher grain yields and better economic returns for farmers cultivating finger millet, pearl millet, foxtail millet, and other minor cereals.