Foxtail millet | |
| Species: | Foxtail millet |
| Scientific Name: | Setaria italica |
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| Growth Habit: | 3-4 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, hay, wildlife |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy-loam |
| pH: | 5.5-7.0 |
| Rainfall: | 25-60 inches. Usually requires 1/3 less water than corn. |
| Temperature: | Warm-season. 53°F (minimum) |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | May |
| Planting Depth: | 1/4 - 1/2 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | 15 to 20 lb/acre |
| Seed Cost: | $8 to 10/acre |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 4000 to 6000 lb/acre |
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