Cultivation of a crop called Millet began in China circa 2700 BCE. Millet was well suited for China’s arid western region as it is resistant to drought conditions.
Date:
2700 BCE
Location:
China’s arid western region
2700 BCE
Location:
China’s arid western region
Additional Information:
- Millet – Wikipedia
Millets are a group of highly variable small-seeded grasses, widely grown around the world as cereal crops or grains for fodder and human food. - Millet – The World’s Healthiest Foods
Although millet is most often associated as the main ingredient in bird seed, it is not just “for the birds.” - History of Millet
Millet is a kind of grain that grows wild in Africa and all across Europe and Asia. It grows about fifteen feet tall, grows fast, and doesn’t need very much rain, so it’s a good crop for dry or cold climates.