Millet - Setaria italica 'Red Jewel'

The robust foxtail millet 'Red Jewel' is an annual variety with green-red ears and leaves. The 15 cm long panicles lean slightly outward, creating a certain structure in bouquets and beds. Suitable for planting in both the garden and containers, the millet is very drought-tolerant and loves full sun. Overall, it requires little maintenance. They make great cut flowers, and their seeds are very nutritious for birds. If the seed heads are allowed to ripen in late summer, they will attract many wildlife species to the garden.

Details :
Sowing indoors/greenhouse: February to May
Sowing outdoors: From May
Sowing depth: 3 cm
Germination time: 2-4 weeks

Height: up to 120 cm
Planting distance: 60 cm
Piston size: 15 cm
Flowering time: August to October

Soil: Permeable, sandy
Fertilization: not necessary
Location: Sunny
Water consumption: high

Growing tips :
The ideal temperature for growing is around 15-20°C. Once the seedlings are large enough, separate them and grow them individually in their own pots with gritty, well-draining soil. Once the risk of frost has passed, the seedlings can be transplanted outdoors.

Use :
cut flower
dried flower
Wild animals, especially birds

Cut flower :
Ornamental millet is beautiful in all stages, but as a cut flower it is easier to incorporate into bouquets before the panicles bend too much.
They can also be dried and make interesting main or secondary flowers in dried flower arrangements. To do this, cut the stems at the base before seed heads form. When dried, their color lasts for months.

Bag contents :
approx. 200 seeds
Store in a cool, dry place.