Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Durra, Karrir-corn, Guinea-corn, Shattercane

I love this plant and had no clue as to what it was for the past 2 years. Mine likely came via "wild bird seed" having been scattered by...Read More messy eaters. It will begin growing in late spring and form a protective 2ft canopy to its neighboring plants to spare them from being baked in our desert sun. Its leaves show a vibrant dark grass green that is uncommon in most southwest native plants, affording a nice contrast in the garden. Flying insects rest in it, no pests bother it, the only ailment I have seen is its version of mosaic disease...causing red striations on the leaves (looks even better) and causing no damage. In midsummer it will create a flowering seed head that fliers love. In late summer those will turn to deep red seeds that are very impressive alone or en masse. I have since scattered hundreds of those seeds to other parts of my wildflower gardens that will benefit from its shade and will look better with its green stalks and red heads. I cannot recommend this highly enough if you live in a challenging climate like mine. Bonus: Is incredibly easy to uproot if you decide you do not like it.

10/20/10...Received the milo maize seeds in a trade to
try this summer....planted seeds in black carlisle muckland soil where I li...Read Moreve here in zone 5, Ohio.
Plants struggled through a very wet spring, but grew
tremendously once heat set here at 90 degrees. what
a beautiful grain plant and vase filler for other flowers!
Plants grew to almost five feet tall. Beautiful seedheads!
Plan to grow more of these next year.

One of the grain sorghums primarily grown for stock feed. Does well in hot climates. A primary ingredient in bulk wild bird seed. Grows l...Read Moreike a weed here in Georgia.

I haven't grown this plant but it is grown locally as a grain crop here in SW France.
I understand it does not contain gluten and ...Read Moreis therefore very useful for those following a gluten free diet.