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Setaria

Sown Jun–Jul · 60–75 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for setaria.

Its window is Jun–Jul. That opens in June, 9 months from now.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Perennial
Sowing Jun–Jul
Duration 60–75
Spacing 50 × 30 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.5
Water 700–1000 mm
Temperature 18–32 °C
Seed rate 3–4 kg
Yield 50–70 t
Watch for Leaf blight, rust

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Setaria

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