The millet 30+ PCS fresh seeds, Setaria italica

🌱 Setaria italica — Italian Millet, Wild Black Rice, Guzza, Saamista, Kung, Ava, Gomi, Mchadi, Boron, Kunak

The product is a set of 30+ PCS fresh seeds of Setaria italica, a rare and heirloom herb. This plant belongs to the Poaceae family, commonly known as grasses. It is one of the oldest cereals known to mankind and has been used for both food and animal feed. Setaria italica is an annual cultivated plant, native to China and widely cultivated in Central Asia.

🌿 Botanical Description

Setaria italica is an annual herb that grows up to 1.2 meters in height. It has a well-developed root system that penetrates up to 1.5 meters into the soil. The stem is erect and low-branched, with up to 13 large leaves per stem. The leaves are 26 cm long and 3.5 cm wide. The grains are brick-red in color, round or elliptical in shape, and weigh only 2.7 grams per 1000 grains. They germinate well in open soil and prefer a warm climate with temperatures above +7 C.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep and 2-3 cm apart in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Germinate at temperatures between 20-25 C and maintain humidity.
• Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• Setaria italica is sensitive to frost and requires a warm climate.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Setaria italica is native to China and widely cultivated in Central Asia. It thrives in warm climates with temperatures above +7 C and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

✨ Interesting Facts

Setaria italica is one of the oldest cereals known to mankind and has been used for both food and animal feed. It is also used as a forage crop and has a well-developed root system that penetrates deep into the soil. The grains are light and germinate well in open soil. In modern gastronomy, Setaria italica is not very common, but it remains an important crop in Central Asia.

Setaria italica has been used in traditional medicine in some parts of the world, but its use is not widespread. It is also used as a food source in some cultures, where it is considered a delicacy. The plant has a long history of cultivation and has been an important crop in many regions.