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Browntop Millet

Browntop Millet

$36.25
$36.25
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We do NOT ship 50 pound bags of feed/seed!

Browntop millet (Urochloa ramosa) is a fast-growing, warm-season annual grass widely used for wildlife food plots (especially doves), high-quality livestock forage, and erosion control. It matures in 60-70 days, grows 2-5 feet tall, and thrives in diverse, well-drained soils. It is known for its high fiber and seed production.
Key Benefits and Uses:
  • Wildlife Attraction: A preferred food source for doves, quail, turkey, and ducks.
  • Forage/Grazing: Provides fast-growing, nutritious grazing or hay for livestock.
  • Conservation: Excellent for erosion control, soil improvement as green manure, and as a weed-suppressing cover crop.
  • Human Nutrition: Highly nutritious, gluten-free, and rich in fiber (up to 12.5%), offering a potential rice alternative.
  • Rapid Growth: Produces forage in 45-60 days and can be planted from spring to summer. 
Growth and Planting Details:
  • Seeding Rate: Typically 25-40 lbs per acre (drilled or broadcast).
  • Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep.
  • Conditions: Requires warm soil (65-70°F+), preferring sandy loam but adaptable to various soil types.
  • Soil Type: Prefers pH 5.5-7. 
Management Tips:
  • It is very tolerant to being broadcast over existing ground litter.
  • It can be used as a nurse crop for slower-growing native species.
  • Staggered plantings throughout the summer can ensure consistent feed availability.
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