proso millet

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) should be watered deeply and infrequently. As a general rule, allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Water deeply, supplying about 1 inch of water per week, either from rainfall or manual watering. To ensure proper watering, use a container with a drainage hole and empty the water tray or saucer so that the pot is not sitting in standing water. Overwatering can damage or even kill the plant. In summer, water may need to be increased or applied more frequently, depending on weather conditions. In the winter months, it may require less watering as the plant goes dormant.

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a robust grass that can tolerate semi-arid to humid climates with minimal sunlight. It prefers a full sun exposure of 6 to 8 hours a day. It is important to note that direct, intense midday sunlight may damage the plant, so it is important to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. This species can tolerate some light shade, but primarily needs ample direct sunlight to thrive. Additionally, they should be protected from strong wind exposure.

Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum) should be pruned when the crop reaches 15-18 inches in height. Pruning should be done by cutting off the top 1-3 inches of growth. The tip of the plant should be cut off at the third or fourth node just below the developing seed heads. Pruning away the seed heads will encourage further lateral growth, while cutting off the top growth will allow more sunlight to reach the lower parts of the plant. Additionally, this will help thin out the crop and aid in air circulation which will reduce the risk of diseases. Pruning should be done once a month until the crop reaches maturity, which can take around 30 days.