A small patch of pearl millet was planted 15 August 2008 in a 4x12' raised bed in Rasnow's vegetable garden (google map). Growth was fast, and flowers attracted lots of honey bees.
Here's a picture taken 10 October 2008.


A month later the seeds are forming and more children stalks emerged. Picture taken 15 Nov 08.

Bird netting on a frame was added before the seeds matured -- otherwise I am confident there would be no harvest. Here's my amaranth: