Pearl Millet

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Binomial Name Pennisetum glaucum
Taxon Species
Description Pearl Millet is the most widely grown type of millet. It is a summer annual crop native to West Africa, and can tolerate harsh conditions like drought, flood, high temperature, and low soil fertility. Pearl Millet has grains that are 3-4 mm in length - they are the largest kernels of all the types of millet. Kernels can be pale yellow, gray, brown, off-white, slate blue, or purple. Pearl Millet can be grown as an ornamental, green manure, and forage crop for livestock (use dwarf varieties, which have more foliage).
Companions
squash
squash
Lentil
Lentil
Sun Requirements Full Sun
Growing Degree Days
Sowing Method Direct seed outdoors once soil is 20° C (broadcast, drill, rows)
Spread (diameter)
Row Spacing
Height 300 centimeters

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