Millet

Japanese Millet

https://blogs.cornell.edu/worldcrops/crops/crops-alphabetical/japanese-millet/

Scientific Name: Echinochloa spp.
Life Cycle: Summer Annual
Growth Habit: Upright
Preferred Soil pH: 5.5-7.5 Min.
Germination Temp.: 65F

Upright summer annual that grows 2-4 feet tall. Has thick stems and a more course appearance than other millets.

For more region specific information, each cover crop species can be found in the cover crop decision tool by name.

Pearl Millet

https://advancecovercrops.com/cover-crops-advance-cover-crops/grass-and-cereals-cover-crops-advance-cover-crops/pearl-millet-advanced-cover-crops/

Scientific Name: Pennisetum glaucum
Life Cycle: Summer Annual
Growth Habit: Upright
Preferred Soil pH: 5.5-7.5 Min.
Germination Temp.: 65F

Upright summer annual bunchgrass that grows 2-4 feet tall. Has broad, flat pointed leaves with serrated edges and cattail-like inflorescences.

For more region specific information, each cover crop species can be found in the cover crop decision tool by name.


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