Japanese Millet
Slower maturing than Hungarian Millet
an annual tall green forage grass which is grown principally as a forage grass
Pros
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high tolerance of low soil fertility.
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an excellent nitrogen scavenger,
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responds strongly to soil fertility -needs nitrogen for rapid growth
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grows well in poorly to moderately drained soils
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grows on wetlands, germinates underwater,
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is marginally drought tolerant once established
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performs best on soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
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germination requires a soil temperature of about 18 degrees Celsius
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useful as a smother crop - its fast growth and fibrous root system makes it an excellent smother
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erosion protector
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tolerates frequent cuttings for hay or silage.
Cons
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limited frost tolerance and will winterkill.
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does not tolerate shade
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Very dependant on temperature for growth