Japanese Millet is an upright annual grass. It is more coarse than other millets but is one of the fastest growing species of millet. Regrowth is one of the best also. High ratings for drought tolerance and heat tolerance. Salinity rating is fair. When seeded in summer, it competes well in blends. It dries down well for hay. Japanese Millet handles traffic well.
Uses:
Erosion control
Soil builder
Nitrogen scavenger
Weed suppression
Grazing potential
Hay potential
Strengths:
Rapid growth
Good regrowth
Concerns:
Regrowth may cause hay issues.
Grazing:
Excellent. Good regrowth and palatability.
Hay:
Excellent. May regrow through swath ifdelayed.