Description
Pennisetum glaucum
Beautiful, wonderfully drought-tolerant and easy-care ancient grain.
One of our favorite varieties in our ancient grain trials, this sturdy, drought-tolerant plant grows to 6’ tall, with corn-like stalks and cattail-like heads, producing beautiful blue-grey seeds which are high in protein as well as potassium and B vitamins.
Seeds grown by Sonshine Acres in Emmett, Idaho.
175 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed after frost. Or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost & transplant outside after danger of frost has passed.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
½” |
12” |
7-14 |
100 |