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Foxtail Millet

Setaria italica, Poaceae

Zones
5–10
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Greater Birdsfoot TrefoilLotus pedunculatus
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese Barnyard MilletEchinochloa frumentacea

Related millet species compete for similar growing conditions and resources when planted together

Finger MilletEleusine coracana

Finger millet and foxtail millet compete for similar soil nutrients when grown in proximity

Common Questions

What zones does Foxtail Millet grow in?

Foxtail Millet grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Foxtail Millet?

Good companions for Foxtail Millet include Greater Birdsfoot Trefoil.

Design guilds with Foxtail Millet and see companion relationships visually.

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