Description
Setaria italica
A foxtail millet, which are thought to be some of the oldest cultivated types of millet. German Golden produces abundant, nutritious seeds on 4' tall plants with wide, striking leaves and fat, pendulous seedheads. A real looker! Makes great porridge! 100 days.
Directions: Sow after danger of frost and cover with 1/4" soil. Keep moist. Sow thickly for cover crop, or space up to 12" apart. Will gently self-seed. Mild frost tolerant.
Seeds grown by Earthly Delights Farm in Boise, Idaho and Swift River Farm in Salmon, Idaho.
200 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed or start inside 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant outside after.
|
Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|
⅛” |
6” |
6-10 |
100 |