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$40.00 / 50lb Bag
| Species Name | Drilled (lbs/acre) | Broadcast/Aerial (lbs/acre) | In Mix (lbs/acre) | Approx. Seeds/lb | Recommended Seeding Date (Southern MN) | Seeding Depth (Inches) | Prediced Hardy Thru USDA Zone | Lifecycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Sorghum - Open-Pollinated | 10-15 | Not Rated | 5-10 | 15,000 | Late May-July | ½ - 1 ½ inches | Not Frost Tolerant | Annual |
| Annual Ryegrass | 15-20 | 25-30 | 4-5 | 227,000 | Mid May-Early July | ¼ - ½ inch | 6 | Annual |
| Max Italian Ryegrass | 15-20 | 25-30 | 4-5 | 227,000 | March-May, Aug-Sept | ¼ - ½ inch | 5-6 | Winter Annual |
| Winter Triticale | 30-100 | 60-120 | 15-40 | 15,000 | Aug-Early Oct | ½ - 1 ½ inches | 4-5 | Winter Annual |
| Japanese Millet | 25-35 | 35-50 | 5-15 | 145,000 | Late May-July | ½ - 1 inch | Not Frost Tolerant | Annual |
| Proso Millet | 20-30 | 30-45 | 5-15 | 80,000 | Late May-July | ½ - 1 inch | Not Frost Tolerant | Annual |
Best Use: Human food market, livestock feed, food source and bedding habitat for wildlife.
Adaptation: Cool temperatures limit feed grain production for livestock in the Upper Midwest. Prefers slightly warmer temps than corn.
Management: Requires nitrogen fertility (up to 150 lbs N per year). Manage potential for prussic acid & nitrate build-up.
Planting Date: Late May to early July (soil at 62°F+)
Seeding: Drill 5-15 lbs/acre ½” to 1½” deep. Use high end of rate for broadcasting.
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