P3407 Pearl Millet

Description

Suggested seeding rates:  Drill 20-25 lbs/acre for the Midwest.

Seeding depth:  Seed ½ to 1″ deep in a firm seedbed.

Preferred soils:  Performs best on fertile, well-drained soils but performs on most soil types.

Establishment:  Should be planted in early summer when soil temps are 60+ degrees and rising.  Apply 60 lbs. of N/acre at seeding.

Management suggestions:  Can be grazed or cut after plants reach a height of 18-24″.  Harvest before plants reach 36″ in height and leave a higher stubble 6-8″ for better regrowth.  Apply 40-45 units of N/acre after harvest.