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    Is millet an annual or a perennial?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Millet is considered an annual plant. This means it will not grow back year after year.
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    Where is millet grown?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    It is grown in places like eastern Asia, the Soviet Union, and China. While in the US, it is located mainly in the Dakota states, Colorado, and Nebraska.
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    How tall does millet grow?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    Most grow between 18-24 inches in height, but they can reach up to a height of 5 feet or more.
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    How long does it take for Japanese millet to come up?
    Maggie Moran
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    Maggie Moran is a Professional Gardener in Pennsylvania.
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    It will take between 60-70 days depending on the weather, temperature, and climate of the region.
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    How many days does it takes for millet sprouts to grow?
    Maggie Moran
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    The time period may vary, but generally the first signs of growth occur within 2 weeks.
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    How long does it take to grow millet from seed?
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    60 - 90 days.
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    What kind of soil do I need to grow millet?
    Eunice Choi
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    Well-drained soil with organic compost or nitrogen-rich fertilizer is best for millet seeds.
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    When is the best time to cut millet for feed?
    Amy Harrison
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    Cut it just as you see seeds emerging or just as it's bolting.
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    Where did millet originate?
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    Pearl or cattail millet originated in the African savannah and has been grown since prehistoric times. It is grown extensively in Africa, Asia, India and the Near East as a food grain. It was introduced into the United States at an early date but was seldom grown until 1875.
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    How many times a day do I feed budgerigars?
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    My best friend has 2 parakeets and she feeds them twice a day. Try feeding them twice every day.
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    How long does it take for the seeds to germinate?
    Amy Harrison
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    The seedlings should sprout within a few days.
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    What is the best kind of millet to grow for birds in the United States Midwest?
    Amy Harrison
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    Pearl millet is a popular variety.
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    If I mix different varieties of millet and then bury them into the soil, will it produce a modified plant?
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    No. Each seed will grow a plant of its own variety, as you would need a lab environment to actually "mix" the seed varieties. This will merely result in a patch of unidentified plants competing for food and nutrients.
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    What are the weapons used in millet production?
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    There are no weapons used in millet producing. Millet is a crop for bird and human consumption, first cultivated in various regions of Africa.
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    Can I grow millet indoors?
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    You can grow millet indoors if you give the plants enough bright indirect sunlight. You'll need to experiment a bit before getting it right.
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