purple majesty millet - when are the seeds ready?

onalee Brooksville, FL(Zone 9a) Jun 17, 2005

Hi all -
Can anyone tell me how to know when the seeds are ready to harvest on the purple majesty millet (or probably any millet would be the same)? I don't want to try and harvest too soon, but don't want the birds to eat it all, either! Should it fall out of the seed stalk easily, or do you have to pull it out? I can see the seeds in there, but they don't fall out when you shake it, but I can pull them out . . . are they ready?

Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks,
Onalee

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NatureWalker New York & Terrell, TX(Zone 8b) Jun 17, 2005

Put a knee-Hi stocking over the seeds head wih a rubber band or twistie to capture the ripening seeds.

'Purple Majesty' (Pennisetum glaucum)
( where the seeds are for this plant:)
http://davesgarden.com/pf/showimage/29455/

~* Robin☺

PS: you may be able to find them cheaper at your local dollar store.

This message was edited Jun 17, 2005 11:20 AM