Millet Seeds - Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Millet is a warm-season cereal grain that grows as a fast-maturing annual grass with upright stems and narrow leaves. It is well adapted to hot, dry conditions and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. The plant establishes quickly and is suitable for regions with short growing seasons due to its rapid development. Millet is commonly grown in fields and garden plots where consistent warmth supports steady growth.

Features

• Fast-growing annual grass with upright growth
• Suitable for hot and dry climates
• Adapts to a range of well-drained soils
• Performs best in full sun
• Suitable for field and garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pennisetum glaucum / Setaria italica (varies by type)
• Common Name (US): Millet
• Seed Type / Variety: Cereal grain seed
• Growth Habit: Upright annual grass
• USDA Zones: 4 to 11 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Late spring to early summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season:
  • Warm regions: March to June
  • Cooler regions: May to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 3 to 7 days in warm temperatures (20–30°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil, tolerates low fertility
• Watering Needs: Low to moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 1 to 3 meters height, 20 to 50 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 10 to 20 cm apart