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Brown Top Millet

Description

With extremely rapid growth, browntop millet can fill narrow growing windows to produce a nice quality forage. Under ideal conditions seed will germination within 5 days and forage or seed will be ready to harvest within two months time. Very fine stems and leaves allows plant material to dry down effectively for dry hay production. Browntop millet is an effective nurse crop, much like oats, in stabilizing erosive hill slopes and providing cover for slower growing target species to become established. Research has shown browntop helps to suppress root-knot nematode within the soil. This species is very inexpensive, providing a full stand for less than $15 an acre. With the ability to easily reseed and that seed to remain viable in the soil profile for years, makes browntop millet an excellent regenerating food plot for wildlife.

Brown Top Millet

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Drilled Seeding Rate:15-20 lbs/acre
Broadcast Seeding Rate:25-30 lbs/acre
Min Germ Temp:52 °F
Cold Kill Temp:32 °F

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    Description

    With extremely rapid growth, browntop millet can fill narrow growing windows to produce a nice quality forage. Under ideal conditions seed will germination within 5 days and forage or seed will be ready to harvest within two months time. Very fine stems and leaves allows plant material to dry down effectively for dry hay production. Browntop millet is an effective nurse crop, much like oats, in stabilizing erosive hill slopes and providing cover for slower growing target species to become established. Research has shown browntop helps to suppress root-knot nematode within the soil. This species is very inexpensive, providing a full stand for less than $15 an acre. With the ability to easily reseed and that seed to remain viable in the soil profile for years, makes browntop millet an excellent regenerating food plot for wildlife.

    Basic Info

    N Fix Potential None
    Seeds/lb 120,000
    C/N at Maturity High
    Growth Habit Upright
    Root Type/Depth Medium Fibrous
    Cold Kill 32 °F
    Dry Matter Potential 1- 4 tons/acre

    Use & Characteristics

    Maturity 60-70 days
    Lasting Residue Very Good
    Palatability Very Good
    Hay Harvest Very Good
    Regrowth Good
    Deep Compaction Fair
    Surface Compaction Very Good
    Weed Suppression Very Good
    Crimp Kill Difficult

    Planting

    Plant Depth 1/4 - 1"
    Min Germ Temp 52 °F
    Drilled Seed Rate 15-20 lbs/acre
    Broadcast Seed Rate 25-30 lbs/acre
    When is the right time to plant?

    Brown Top Millet has a minimum germination temp of 52 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
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    When Can I Start Planting?

    Tolerance

    Heat Very Good
    Drought Good
    Shade Fair
    Wet Soil Fair
    Low Fertility Fair
    Low pH Soil Very Good
    High pH Salinity Good
    High pH Calcareous 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.
    • We test our seed every 6 months to ensure the highest quality and consistency for all the products we ship. 
    • 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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    Like many farmers, faith and family go hand in hand with the day to day operations. We built our company to help people regenerate God’s creation to be enjoyed for many generations after us. Together with our family and employees, we’ve built this dream, and we’re all here to serve you and watch your soil health dreams become a reality.

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    Joey
    Brown top millet

    Tested ph and it was 6.5. Lightly disked field two weeks before planting. Broadcast the seed and light covered with a drag harrow. Millet came up great. Was heading with seeds 60 days later. Field looks good. Will mow and control burn 2 weeks before the dove season opener. Looking forward to it.

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