White Proso Millet Seeds - Flower, 20 seeds

Quantity: 20 Seeds / pack

White Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a warm-season annual grain grown for its small, round white seeds. It is a classic feed grain for birds and poultry, and the seeds can also be cooked for human food. It grows quickly to 3-4 feet tall and handles poor, dry soils well, making it an easy, low-maintenance grain. This packet contains 20 seeds.

Seed Information

• Type: Vegetable Seeds
• Common Name: White Proso Millet
• Botanical Name: Panicum miliaceum
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Watering: Low; tolerates dry conditions once established
• Growth Habit: 3-4 feet tall
• Soil Type: Adaptable to most soils; prefers well-draining soil
• Planting Time: After the last frost, in warm soil
• Days to Maturity: 60-90 days

Growing Instructions

• When to Plant: Direct sow after the last frost in spring, when soil has warmed to at least 50°F (10°C); 55-65°F (13-18°C) is best for sowing.
• Soil: Adaptable to most soil types; prefers well-draining soil.
• Sunlight: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily.
• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until germination, then water sparingly - proso millet tolerates dry spells.
• Spacing: Broadcast and cover lightly, or sow in rows; thin to 6-12 inches apart.
• Germination: Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Germination takes 7-10 days in warm soil.
• Harvest: Harvest in 60-90 days when the seed heads turn golden and dry. Cut promptly, as ripe heads can shatter and drop seed.
• Tips: For a continuous supply, succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. It also works well as a quick cover crop that suppresses weeds.