Japanese Millet

Japanese millet is an exceptional wildlife plant. A choice duck food eaten by waterfowl, upland game birds, and many nongame birds. Both the seed and vegetative parts are used. It also provides forage for deer. This robust annual ranges in height from 12 to 40 inches, depending on growing conditions. Leaf blades can be from one-to three inches wide. For waterfowl, wetland areas planted in the spring should not be reflooded until the plants are at least six inches tall. Flood to 12-18 inches during the migratory season.

Planting Date: April through July, after soil temperature reaches 45 degrees.
Planting Depth: 1/2 to 1 inch
Planting Rate: 15-20 lbs per Acre drilled. 25-30 lbs per Acre broadcast.