Millet Seed was first extensively cultivated in Transcaucasia and China about 7,000 years ago. Modern day cultivation takes place in India, Russia, Middle East, Turkey, Romania, France and the USA as catch crops when other crops fail. Millet can be seeded late and maturity is 70 to 90 days. There are several varieties of Millet Seed, however the most common for both birdfeed and human consumption after hulling is 'proso' (Panicum miliaceum).
Millet Seed was first extensively cultivated in Transcaucasia and China about 7,000 years ago.