Japanese Millet

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Performs in wet soils.

Winter Kills.[/info_list_item][info_list_item icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^505|url^https://birdagronomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Japanesel_millet_02.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Japanesel_millet_02|description^null”]Japanese Millet is a close relative to White Prose Millet. It is unique as it is able to thrive in wet soils. It is an excellent forage and has a root system very beneficial to building organic matter, scavenging nutrients.  The quick growing top growth suppresses weeds and slows erosion.

Type: Nutrient Scavenger (Grass)

Planting Timing:  May 15- Aug. 15

Seeding Rate:

  • Precision:
  • Drill: 15
  • Broadcast: 25

Planting Depth:  .5 – 1.5 in.[/info_list_item][/info_list]

Benefits of Japanese Millet

Nitrogen Fixer: n/a
Nutrient Scavenger: Excellent
Soil Builder: Good
Compaction Relief

Topsoil: Good
Subsoil: Good

Erosion Control: Excellent
Residue Decomposition: Good
Weed Suppression: Good
Grazing: Excellent
Forage Value: Excellent
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Poor