What kind of crop is millet? It is a food crop.

What kind of crop is millet

Millet, also known as sorghum, yellow millet, and corn, is a common grain crop. It belongs to the Cyperaceae, Poaceae, and Setaria genus. Its growth cycle is about 120-130 days. It has a variety of colors such as yellow, black, white, red, and orange, and has very comprehensive nutritional value.

Millet Origin Distribution

Millet is a crop grown all over the world, with the main producing area being China. China's output accounts for about 80% of the world's output. It is grown in 23 provinces in my country, with the highest output in Hebei, Shandong and Henan.

Millet production and economic benefits

Millet grows very fast and is usually harvested in autumn. It only takes about 100-130 days from sowing to harvesting. Under normal circumstances, the yield per mu can reach 600-800 kilograms. It is divided into early and late maturing varieties.

The current market price of millet is around 1-2 yuan per catty. High yield is the biggest prerequisite for improving economic benefits, so the improvement of varieties is particularly important. If millet cultivation develops in the direction of high quality and high yield, higher economic profits can definitely be obtained.