Warm season annual grass that grows 3-5 feet tall and is considered a medium to tall millet. Dove planting should be made at 12-20 lbs. per acre. By spacing the seed/plants it will provide space for the birds to find the seed after it has been harvested or mowed. Also used in other types of bird and wildlife usage. Main ingredient in common bird feeds.
Crop Use Information:
Life Cycle: Annual
Ease of Establishment: Good
Shade Tolerance: Poor-Fair
Drought Stress: Good
Wet Soil: Fair
Anti-Quality: No Prussic Acid and Nitrates
Seed/lb. 84,000 approx.
Wildlife: Excellent
Silage: Fair
Continuous Grazing: Fair
Rotational Grazing: Good
Palatability: Excellent
Planting Time | Planting Depth | Planting Rate |
Spring, after last frost | .25-.75″ | Drilled 20 lb. Broadcast 25-35 lb. |
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