PANICUM
PANICUM – Foxtail Millet
Cereals
An annual plant that develops very rapidly. It is resistant to drought but not to the cold.
It has a very short growth cycle and uses the soil during the summer after wheat planting.
Panicum has a relatively short growth cycle and is characterised by a prolonged and remarkable ability to grow tillers.
It is recommended as a summer catch crop for rapid hay production. It is very palatable.
Data Sheet
Agronomic Characteristics:
| Use | Hay, Pasture |
|---|---|
| Sowing Period | May/June |
| Seeding Dose | 45-50 Kg/Ha |
| Height | About 1.50m |
| Flowering Period | 60/70 days after sowing |
Notable Characteristics:
| Precociousness | It may be harvested in late March/early April, leaving the soil free for other springtime planting activities. |
|---|---|
| Simplicity | It does not require any particular cultivation techniques |
| Excellent Productivity | It is very good at growing tillers and it is over two metres tall. |
| It is an excellent and cheap reserve forage. |
Foxtail Millet
Forage.