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Japanese Millet

Description

Japanese millet, known for its quick maturity, usually offers a lower forage yield compared to other millet varieties. However, it stands out for its superior post-maturity palatability when compared to foxtail millet and its impressive regrowth capabilities. Additionally, Japanese millet exhibits remarkable resilience to waterlogged soils, thriving even in standing water, making it a valuable choice for enhancing duck habitat and nourishment in food plots.

Japanese Millet

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$1,620.00

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Drilled Seeding Rate:15-20 lbs/acre
Broadcast Seeding Rate:25-30 lbs/acre
Min Germ Temp:48 °F
Cold Kill Temp:32 °F

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    Description

    Japanese millet, known for its quick maturity, usually offers a lower forage yield compared to other millet varieties. However, it stands out for its superior post-maturity palatability when compared to foxtail millet and its impressive regrowth capabilities. Additionally, Japanese millet exhibits remarkable resilience to waterlogged soils, thriving even in standing water, making it a valuable choice for enhancing duck habitat and nourishment in food plots.

    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 3-5 tons/acre

    Use & Characteristics

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

    Planting

    Plant Depth 1/4 - 1"
    Min Germ Temp 48 °F
    Drilled Seed Rate 15-20 lbs/acre
    Broadcast Seed Rate 25-30 lbs/acre
    When is the right time to plant?

    Japanese Millet has a minimum germination temp of 48 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
    Read this article for more info:
    When Can I Start Planting?

    Tolerance

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

    Not all seed is created equal

    We take pride in growing, sourcing, cleaning, and shipping all of our products to the highest standards.

    • 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.

    We walk with you

    Cover crops can be tricky, even scary at times, but we provide you the support you need for every step of this journey.

    Drawing upon our team’s expertise and experience, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers and soil health researchers to produce a bounty of free, educational resources. Each year, we release the Soil Health Resource Guide, webinar series, conferences, field days and more in order to help you to make informed decisions about your soils.

    And our expert sales team is always standing by and ready to help you with your cover crop questions.

    Faith Based, Farmer Built, Family Owned

    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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    Richard Brown
    Very strong growth

    Very strong growth. I grew it for my ducks and they ate it up. I'm currently on my second crop it's already two inches and I planted it not even a month ago.

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