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Pearl Millet (Exceed BMR)

    Description

    Pearl millet is among the best grazing or haying millet varieties. Exceed BMR Pearl Millet also offers the BMR trait allowing the animal to better digest the plant for optimal nutritional efficiency to the animal. Pearl millet is very adaptable to its growing environment with great tillering allowing for more forage and better ground coverage with less seed.

    Pearl Millet (Exceed BMR)

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      $4,800.00

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      Seeding Rate: 15-20 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Pearl millet is among the best grazing or haying millet varieties. Exceed BMR Pearl Millet also offers the BMR trait allowing the animal to better digest the plant for optimal nutritional efficiency to the animal. Pearl millet is very adaptable to its growing environment with great tillering allowing for more forage and better ground coverage with less seed.
        When is the right time to plant?

        Pearl Millet (Exceed BMR) has a minimum germination temp of 65 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential
        Seeds/lb 80000
        C/N at Maturity High
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Medium Fibrous
        Cold Kill 32 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 3 - 6 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 70-85 days
        Lasting Residue Excellent
        Palatability Excellent
        Hay Harvest Excellent
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Fair
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/2 - 1"
        Min Germ Temp 65 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 15-20 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 25-30 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Very Good
        Drought Excellent
        Shade Fair
        Wet Soil Poor
        Low Fertility Fair
        Low pH Soil Excellent
        High pH Salinity Good
        High pH Calcareous Very Good

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        • We contract grow over 60% of the seed we sell with a network of growers across the USA.
        • We store our seed using automated systems that maintain optimum temperature and mositure levels to ensure excellent germination.
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        • We ship to all 50 states and several Canadian provinces. We always strive to offer the most cost-effective and timely deliver as possible.

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