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Jester Millet SeedsUnique foliage changes color as the plant develops, adding lots of interest to gardens, landscapes and mixed containers. Leaves begin chartreuse with burgundy accents, then burgundy, and finally the same bronze-purple as Purple Majesty. Jester grows to 3.5 Ft tall with wide leaves. Package (15 seeds). |
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How To Grow Ornamental Millet From Seeds
Germination
- Cover the seed with approximately 0.5 in. of media to prevent seedlings from tipping over.
- Light is not required for germination.
- Sowing 3 or more seeds in the center of the container is recommended.
- Total crop time can be reduced by 2 weeks by direct sowing into the final container.
Plug Production
NOTE: Plugs allowed to become root bound or stressed by drought or nutrient deficiency will not perform well after transplant
Media:
Use a well-drained, disease-free, soil less medium with a pH of 5.5 to 6.3 and a medium initial nutrient charge EC 0.75
Temperature:
- Germination: 72 to 78�F (22 to 25�C)
- Stage 2 to 3: 68 to 72�F (20 to 22�C)
- Hold plugs: 62 to 65�F (16 to 18�C)
- Seed germinates in 4 to 5 days at the recommended temperatures. Temperatures below 68�F (20�C) will significantly delay germination.
Light
Light is not required for germination.
Humidity
As long as the soil is kept evenly moist, high air humidity is not required for germination. Therefore, seed can be germinated directly on the bench.Soil Moisture
Keep soil moisture high until radicle emergence, then reduce moisture levels after the radicle penetrates the medium. Do not allow the seedlings to wilt.Fertilizer
At radicle emergence, apply 50 to 75 ppm N from 15-0-15. Increase to 100 to 150 ppm N as leaves develop.
Growing On to Finish
- Use a well-drained, disease-free, soil less medium with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5 and a medium initial nutrient charge.
- Nights: 64 to 66�F (18 to 19�C)
- Days: 68 to 85�F (20 to 30�C)
Media:
Temperature:
Light
Keep light levels as high as possible. Higher light results in stronger and thicker stems and better basal branching. Young plants are green. The stem and midrib of the foliage first turn purple after about eight leaves have developed. The foliage coloration occurs when the plants are moved from the greenhouse or home to outside to full sun.
Irrigation
Maintain even moisture. Do not allow plants to wilt.Fertilizer
Feed plants weekly with 150 to 200 ppm N in a complete fertilizer.Pinching
Do not pinch.Note: Do not allow the plants to be stunted from water stress, inadequate fertilizer or allow the plants to become root bound. Plants which are stunted in a young stage may produce only a single, short stem.