{"product_id":"japanese-millet-seed-for-wet-site-duck-food-plots-and-quick-growing-cover-crops-in-spring-and-summer-404256","title":"Japanese Millet Seed for Wet-Site Duck Food Plots and Quick-Growing Cover Crops in Spring and Summer","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese millet seed helps establish duck food plots and quick-growing cover crops on wet sites. This non-GMO annual tolerates muddy soil and standing water, provided seedlings are not completely submerged and growing leaves remain above the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Japanese millet for erosion control, cattle forage, livestock grazing or wildlife food plots. As a companion crop with perennial grasses and legumes, its quick growth helps protect slower-growing legumes. Plant in spring or summer after the last killing frost, when nighttime temperatures consistently reach 65 degrees or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet-soil tolerance makes it useful for planting around duck ponds and other wet sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick growth supports erosion-control plantings and companion crops with perennial grasses and legumes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed production provides food for ducks and other birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-GMO annual millet should be replanted each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack weights range from 5 to 50 pounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese millet seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed characteristic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack weights:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 lbs.; 10 lbs.; 25 lbs.; 50 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 days under optimal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife span:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–90 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 feet; may range from 1–5 feet depending on moisture and fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8+ hours of full sun for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer after the last killing frost; nighttime temperatures consistently 65 degrees or higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing regions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm-season regions; transition zones; cool-season regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate seed count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 155,000 seeds per pound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure-stand drilled seeding rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure-stand broadcast seeding rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixture seeding rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–12 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDove-field seeding rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 lbs. per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpland sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drill or broadcast and incorporate to a depth of 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Draw down water levels and broadcast onto wet ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterfowl plot flooding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not reflood spring plantings until plants are at least 6 inches tall; during migration season wait until the crop is 12–18 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaging appearance may vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan Japanese millet grow in standing water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Japanese millet tolerates standing water once growing, provided seedlings are not completely submerged and leaves remain above water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant Japanese millet seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or summer after the last killing frost, when nighttime temperatures consistently reach 65 degrees or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much seed do I need per acre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse 20 pounds per acre when drilling a pure stand, 25–30 pounds when broadcasting, 8–12 pounds in mixtures, or 5–10 pounds for spaced dove-field plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I sow it on wetland sites?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDraw down water levels and broadcast the seed onto wet ground; on upland sites, incorporate it to a depth of 1 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Japanese millet return each year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an annual crop with a 65–90-day life span and should be replanted annually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pack weights are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelectable pack weights are 5, 10, 25 and 50 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hancock Seed","offers":[{"title":"5 lbs.","offer_id":53565689430328,"sku":"SHP-4256-EF66FC","price":51.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 lbs.","offer_id":53565689463096,"sku":"SHP-4256-5F627A","price":63.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":53565689495864,"sku":"SHP-4256-E1C28E","price":78.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":53565689528632,"sku":"SHP-4256-50DB30","price":63.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9103\/4936\/files\/japanese-millet-seed-image-3365-ddbccd9a.webp?v=1792969865","url":"https:\/\/wfcaseshop.com\/products\/japanese-millet-seed-for-wet-site-duck-food-plots-and-quick-growing-cover-crops-in-spring-and-summer-404256","provider":"Pick Velora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}