What month is suitable for planting millet?

Millet is usually planted in spring, the specific time is from February to April, and the climate is stable. The millet planted at this time has the highest germination rate and the best plant growth.

Planting time between north and south: There is a certain difference in the planting time of millet between south and north. Sowing can be done in the south in late February, and the north will have to wait until the end of March.

Greenhouse planting time: Millet can be planted in greenhouse, usually in February-March in spring.

Origin and planting month of millet

The main producing areas of millet in China are Shanxi, Gansu, Shaanxi, Henan, Liaoning, Hebei and other provinces, among which Shanxi and Hebei millet have the best taste.

Shanxi Xiaomi

Shanxi millet is usually sown in March and is rich in Qinzhou yellow. The growth cycle is about 135 days, and the yield per mu is about 1500 kg.

Hebei Xiaomi

Hebei is rich in peach millet, which is planted in March. This kind of millet has large particles, yellow color and fragrant taste, and the cooked porridge tastes excellent.

Millet varieties and planting months

Common millet varieties are platform back alley millet, Lucun yellow millet, Oriental bright millet, Qinzhou yellow millet, Ma Po Jingu millet, Shishejin millet and so on.

Qinzhou yellow millet

Qinzhou yellow millet is native to Shanxi. Sow in March and harvest at the end of September to the beginning of 10. The millet here is sallow in color and full of fragrance.

Shi she Xiao Jin mi

Golden millet originated in Gansu and was sown in March. It has the characteristics of drought resistance and barren resistance, and is suitable for dry farming. In the Ming Dynasty, it was often used as a court tribute.