Red Millet Plant Seeds - Grain Plant for Home Gardens

Red Millet is a warm-season grain plant grown for its attractive reddish seed heads and upright growth habit. It is commonly cultivated in home gardens, ornamental landscapes, and grain plantings. The plant develops tall stems with narrow green leaves and produces decorative seed clusters during the growing season. It grows best in full sun with well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Features

• Produces red-colored seed heads
• Upright annual grass growth habit
• Suitable for gardens and landscapes
• Warm-season grain plant
• Grows well in full sun
• Prefers well-drained soil
• Suitable for ornamental planting
• Adapted to warm climates

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Pennisetum glaucum
• Common Name (US): Pearl Millet
• Seed Type / Variety: Red Millet Seeds
• Growth Habit: Annual grass
• USDA Zones: 2 to 11
• Planting Season: Spring to summer
• Growing Season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Months: March to June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 5 to 10 days at 20 to 30°C
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy loam soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate
• Mature Plant Size: 120 to 300 cm height
• Plant Spacing: 20 to 45 cm