Millet growth environment conditions and characteristics

Millet growth environment conditions and requirements

Millet is a common grain crop and the oldest cultivated crop in the world. Millet has high nutritional value and is planted in a wide range. It is generally planted in Hebei, Shandong and Henan provinces. Millet generally grows best in a warm and humid environment.

Millet Growth Temperature

Millet has good drought resistance and prefers a warm environment. Generally, the ambient temperature required for seed germination is around 20 degrees, and the soil temperature needs to be around 10 degrees. It has a certain degree of heat resistance, but is not cold-resistant and is more afraid of freezing.

Millet growth humidity

Millet likes a humid environment and is relatively drought-resistant, but is afraid of waterlogging. Generally, when watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil first and then water it. Generally, when watering, the soil needs to be thoroughly watered at one time, and cannot be watered halfway.

Millet growing soil

Millet has good tolerance to barrenness, and the millet grown in the Loess Plateau is the best. Generally, millet grows better in soil that is deep, loose, fertile, and retains fertilizer and water. In addition, attention should be paid to fertilization during daily maintenance.

Millet Growth Cycle and Process

Millet has very tenacious vitality. It is usually sown in spring from February to April. The growth cycle of millet includes 4 stages. The entire growth cycle is about one year. Millet will usually mature 135 days after planting.