Japanese Millet
Japanese Millet is known as an economic high-performance forage option for both dairy and beef cattle. Great drought tolerance for valuable summer feed. Japanese Millet also makes high-quality silage with regrowth allowing for multiple cuts (up to 3) in one season.
Description
Japanese Millet is a high-performing forage option for livestock. It establishes quickly, making it economical, reducing the need for chemicals as it actively competes with weeds. Japanese Millet has a deep root system that has the environmental benefits of combating erosion as well as being drought tolerant. Active over the drier summer months, it is a good choice for milking cows or beef cattle. Additionally, it is also a superb supplement cultivar providing multiple cuts of silage per crop (generally up to 3 cuts). When sowing, it is important to note that the minimum soil temperature is around 17 degrees, with the ideal temperature being 20 degrees.
Additional information
| Treatment | DYNASTRIKE, GOLDSTRIKE, UNTREATED |
|---|---|
| Japanese Millet | 100% |
Cultivation
The first cut or grazing can be around 45 – 60 days.
Sowing Rate
Recommended sowing rate of 25-30 kgs per hectare either at sowing or broadcasting seed.
The minimum soil temperature for sowing is around 17°C with the ideal being 20°C.
Price Table
| Treatment | 500 kg + | 100 – 500kg | 10 – 100kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untreated | $8.45 | $8.70 | $8.95 |
| Dynastrike | $9.95 | $10.20 | $10.45 |
| Goldstrike | $11.95 | $12.20 | $12.45 |
All prices are excluded GST. Minimum order 10kg.
