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BMR 501 PEARL MILLET
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BMR 501
PEARL MILLET

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BMR pearl millet with no prussic acid risk — the safest high-quality summer grazing forage in the lineup.

SIZE

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RATE: 12-15 LBS PER ACRE DRILLED OR 20-25 LBS PER ACRE BROADCAST

SUMMARY

Brown Mid-Rib (BMR) genetics deliver higher digestibility, improved feed intake, and more milk or meat. A dwarfing gene increases leaf-to-stem ratio and standability, with excellent drought tolerance. Ideal for grazing cows and calves or finishing steers and heifers. Begin grazing at 24–30”; graze down to 6 inches if you then allow time for regrowth.

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NO PRUSSIC ACID

Graze after frost or drought stress without cyanide risk.

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BMR GENETICS

Brown midrib trait raises digestibility and intake.

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SAFEST SUMMER GRAZING

The low-risk choice for stockers, dairy, and young stock.

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FAST REGROWTH

Recovers quickly after grazing or cutting through the summer.

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DROUGHT TOLERANT

Holds production through heat and limited moisture.

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SANDY SOIL CAPABLE

Performs on lighter ground where other forages struggle.

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MULTI-USE

Grazing, green chop, or hay from the same planting.

PLANTING INFORMATION
Planting Rate12-15 LBS PER ACRE DRILLED OR 20-25 LBS PER ACRE BROADCAST
Planting SeasonSummer
Plant Depth (in)0.5–1"
Minimum Soil Temp for Germination65° F
Optimal Soil pH5.5–6.8
EstablishmentEasy
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CycleAnnual
Sun RequirementFull Sun
TraitsBMR
NativeNo
ZONE
Regional Growing Zone1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9
Temperature ZoneWarm; Cool; Transitional
Taxonomy details not published for this product.