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HYBRID PEARL MILLET
FORAGES · FIELD CROPS #1253 · PENNISETUM GLAUCUM

HYBRID
PEARL MILLET

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Summer grazing with no prussic acid risk — hybrid vigor, fast regrowth, and safety that sorghum can't offer.

SIZE
● IN STOCK — SHIPS FROM ENID, OK RATE: 12-15 LBS PER ACRE DRILLED OR 20-25 LBS PER ACRE BROADCAST

SUMMARY

Pearl Millet is a tall, erect small grained grass that produces several stems from a central point. Pearl Millet originated in Africa where it has been grown for over 4000 years. Pearl Millet can grow to a height of six feet or more but optimal height for grazing is about two feet.

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NO PRUSSIC ACID

Safe to graze after frost or drought stress.

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HYBRID VIGOR

Better yield and regrowth than open-pollinated millet.

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FAST REGROWTH

Multiple grazings or cuttings through the summer.

04

SANDY SOILS

Performs on lighter ground where sorghum struggles.

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HORSE SAFE

One of the few summer annuals suitable for equine grazing.

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DROUGHT TOLERANT

Holds production through heat and limited moisture.

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MULTI-USE

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

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
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound60,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CycleAnnual
Sun RequirementFull Sun
NativeYes
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.