Japanese Millet

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