Barnyard Millet (Echinochloa crus-galli)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Echinochloa crus-galli is a ANNUAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and can be used in porridges, macaroni, dumplings etc. — Used as a millet, it can be cooked whole or be ground into a flour before use.; It has a good flavour and can be used in porridges, macaroni, dumplings etc.; The seed is rather small, though fairly easy to harvest.; It has a somewhat bitter flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Ditches roadsides and waste places in S. Europe. Wet places and rich soils in India. (Zone 3)