Foxtail millet seeds are readily available from commercial sources. Foxtail is
widely adapted and should thrive in Maryland.
Some available commercial varieties which search well online:
White Wonder
Golden German
The foxtail millet sold in pet stores as dry heads for cage pet birds can
germinate well.
If genetically diverse seeds are needed for research; I can assist with
providing small samples from the US National Plant Germplasm System station in
Ames, Iowa.
David Brenner
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Or: [email protected]
Plant Introduction Station
phone 515-294-6786
Iowa State University
716 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA 50011-1051
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We're in touch with two different businesses, one in northern California, the
other in southern Maryland, who are trying to grow less-cultivated grain
millets and need good seed. Specifically:
Pearl millet: I am told that a supplier of the TifGrain 102 variety has left
the market, so supply of that may be a problem? AERC in Canada has their
CGPMH-90 variety, but not sure how easy it is to import these days. Anyone have
other info or ideas?
Finger millet: Does anyone know of any North American source for seed for this
grain? That is, for commercial growing - I know accessions can be requested
from USDA for experimental use.
Foxtail millet: The farm in Maryland is interested in grain foxtail. I recall
Joni saying that a grower closer to her area had harvested foxtail grain -
could we find out what variety? Joni, did he combine the mature grains?
Also need a guide for this crop (seeding to harvest).
Thanks in advance for any info or pointers.
Don
Don Osborn, PhD
(East Lansing, MI, US)
North American Millets Alliance
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