Browntop millet | |
| Species: | Browntop millet |
| Scientific Name: | Panicum ramosum |
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| Growth Habit: | 2-3 feet tall, bunchgrass |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Asia |
| Production Season: | June to August |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on management. Usually, low to medium crude protein, low to medium digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing, wildlife |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy-loam |
| pH: | 5.0-6.5 |
| Rainfall: | 30-60 inches |
| Temperature: | Warm-season. Plants will survive as low as mid 50°F. |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | May |
| Planting Depth: | < 1/4 to 1/2 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | 10 to 15 lb/acre |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 3000 to 4000 lb/acre |
Notes | |
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