Sauwi (Panicum sonorum)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. It is cultivated on a small scale in south-western N. America for its edible seed, there is at least one named variety. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. Germination should take place within a week. Prick out the seedlings into trays or individual pots and plant them out after the last expected frosts[200, K].
Edible uses
Seed - cooked or ground into a powder and used as a flour for making tortillas etc.
Habitat
Poor land.
Native range
Southern N. America - Northern Mexico.