Martin Milo Sorghum Seeds - Flower, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

Martin Milo is a grain-type sorghum grown for its tall, upright stalks topped with dense, decorative seed heads that mature to warm bronze tones. It adds height and texture to the back of sunny borders, and the dried heads work well in autumn arrangements.

Why choose our seeds?

• Tall ornamental stalks with dense, bronze-toned grain heads
• Fast warm-season growth for quick vertical interest
• Dried seed heads suit fall arrangements and crafts

How to grow Martin Milo Sorghum seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost, when the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting pots (if indoors) or a prepared garden bed
• Well-draining soil enriched with compost

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/2 inch deep in moist soil.
• Cover lightly and keep the seedbed moist until sprouting.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun.
• Temperature: Soil at least 55-60°F (13-16°C), ideally near 65°F (18°C).

Germination

• Seedlings typically emerge in 10-12 days in warm soil.
• Thin to the strongest seedlings once they are a few inches tall.

Transplanting

• Transplant at 3-4 weeks old, after the last frost.
• Space plants about 12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Keep moist until established; tolerates drier conditions once mature. Curled leaves signal it needs water.
• Fertilizer: Moderate - compost at planting is generally enough.

Bloom Time:

Seed heads form in summer and mature in about 90-120 days.