Great millet

Sorghum bicolor

Sorghum

Poaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 8–11

Great millet (sorghum) is a warm-season grain crop that grows best in full sun with rich, well-drained soil and consistent moisture during establishment. It is highly productive and relatively easy to grow in warm climates, making it popular in agricultural and ornamental settings alike. Plant in spring after the last frost and fertilize with a balanced feed to encourage strong stalk and grain development.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

36″ – 120″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply And Allow Soil To Dry Moderately Between Waterings; Drought-Adapted Once Established

Soil pH

6 – 8

Temperature

50° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Algeria

Amur

Andaman Is.

Angola

Arizona

Arkansas

Aruba

Assam

Austria

Bahamas

Bangladesh

Belgium

Belize

Borneo

Brazil North

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Attracts

🐝 Birds

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 15, 2019 by Murielle Paradinha (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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