Japanese millet is a great planting for game birds. It is well known for it's utilization by ducks, but it is also one of the best for dove, turkey, quail, pheasants, and songbirds. Japanese millet out produces all other millet producing tons of seed per acre. This crop will thrive in a wet area but will also do well on well drained uplands with regular rainfall. It also handles acidic soils fairly well.
This is a early maturing variety producing hard seed in about 50 to 60 days. The planting rate is 15 pounds per acre for a complete stand. Plant 5 to 10 pounds in a mix.
Plant seeds on a well-tilled seed-bed covering 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Fertilize and lime according to soil test.
