Foxtail millet (Setaria italica) seeds, India. Foxtail millet , scientific name Setaria italica (synonym Panicum italicum L.), is an annual grass grown for human food. It is the second-most widely planted species of millet and the most grown millet species in Asia. The oldest evidence of foxtail millet cultivation was found along the ancient course of the Yellow River in Cishan, China, carbon dated to be from around 8,000 years before present. Other names for the species include dwarf setaria ... Learn about foxtail millet , a nutritious and sustainable grain that can boost your digestion, metabolism, and immunity. Find out its history, names, recipes, and potential drawbacks. Foxtail millet is an ancient grain with high nutritional value, low glycemic index, and gluten-free properties. Learn about its health benefits, nutritional profile, culinary uses, and environmental advantages in this article. Setaria italic with many common names including Chinese Millet , Foxtail Bristle Grass, Dwarf Setaria, Foxtail Millet , Hay Millet , German Millet , Giant Setaria Hungarian Millet , Japanese Millet , Italian Millet , Red Rala, Liberty Millet and Hungarian millet is a grass species which is used as a crop. Foxtail millet is adapted to well-drained soils.
