Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Fruit: | Edible to birds |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Cooked |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: 65-85F Days to germinate: 7-14 days Depth to plant seed: 1-2 inches Sow in situ Other info: Wind pollinated so plant in blocks of 4 rows. Space 8-12" apart. Fertilize to increase yields. |
Pollinators: | Wind |
Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
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