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Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa crus-galli), a member of the Poaceae family, is an annual grass native to tropical regions in Asia and Oman. Barnyard Millet (Latin: Echinochloa crus-galli, family Poaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Barnyard Millet is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Barnyard Millet is a member of the Poaceae family native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ALT, AMU, and AND. Barnyard Millet thrives in light to medium soils and can tolerate heavy clay soils as well.
Barnyard Millet grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 8/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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