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

WONDERLEAF
HYBRID PEARL MILLET

$114.00

A leafy hybrid pearl millet — more leaf per stem for higher quality grazing, still with zero prussic acid risk.

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

SUMMARY

Wonderleaf is a hybrid pearl millet from Alta Seeds. Pearl millet is a bushy type of plant that offers high yield potential in growing areas characterized by drought, low soil fertility, and high temperature. It grows quickly and can produce with as little as 16 inches of water.

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LEAFY GENETICS

Higher leaf-to-stem ratio for better quality and intake.

02

NO PRUSSIC ACID

Safe to graze after frost or drought stress.

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HYBRID VIGOR

Strong yield and fast regrowth across the season.

04

ANIMAL PERFORMANCE

Leaf content translates to gain on stockers and heifers.

05

SANDY SOILS

Performs on lighter ground where sorghum struggles.

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HORSE SAFE

Suitable for equine grazing, unlike sorghum-family forage.

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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
MaturityEarly
SEED INFORMATION
Seeds Per Pound80,000
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Leaf ColorGreen
Growing CycleAnnual
Sun RequirementFull Sun
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.