Product Name |
Millex 32 |
Seed Color |
White |
Private Label Name |
13MX9001 |
Hybrid Type |
Hybrid Pearl Millet |
Relative Maturity |
N/A |
Forage Yield Potential |
4 |
Early Growth Rate |
5 |
Regrowth |
3 |
Average Plant Height (feet) |
5' - 7' |
Standability |
3 |
Drought Tolerance |
1 |
Leafiness |
1 |
Average Seeds / Pound (x1000) |
47 |
MDMV |
Undetermined |
Downy Mildew Pathotype 1 |
Resistant |
Downy Mildew Pathotype 3 |
Undetermined |
Downy Mildew Pathotype P6 |
Undetermined |
Anthracnose |
Undetermined |
Hay |
3 |
Haylage |
4 |
Grazing / Pasture |
2 |
Greenchop |
4 |
Greenbug Biotype C |
Resistant |
Greenbug Biotype E |
Resistant |
Greenbug Biotype I |
Resistant |
Prussic Acid (HCN) Potential |
None |
Planting Date |
Late May through mid June. Soil temperature should be 65°F. Planting early can cause slow early growth and reduced survival. |
Planting Depth |
1" to 1½" deep depending on soil moisture. |
Row Width |
Drilled rows for best grazing and quality. |
Planting Method |
Drill preferred. |
Fertility: Nitrogen |
40 to 50 lb./acre PPI & 40 50 lb./acre after first cutting. |
Fertility: Phosphorus |
20 to 40 lb./acre, more if soil test indicates a low level. |
Fertility: Potassium |
40 to 60 lb./acre, more if soil test indicates a low level. |
Harvest Management |
Do not cut or graze until forage reaches 12" to 15" in height. Leave 4" to 6" of stubble height to speed regrowth. For hay production condition with a crimper for better drying. |
Harvest Height: Grazing |
12" - 15" |
Harvest Height: Hay / Haylage |
24" - 30" |
Harvest Height: Greenchop |
24" - 30" |