Millet
DESCRIPTION
Scientific name: Pennisetum glaucum
Family: Gramineae
Vegetative Cycle: Annual
Growing Form: Erect / In bunches
REQUIREMENTS
Soil Fertility: Low / Medium
Altitude: Up to 1.200 m
Annual Precipitation: Over 600 mm
RESISTANCE
Drought: High
Cold: Medium
Humidity: Low
Spittlebug: High
Shade: Low
PRODUCTION
Dry Matter (D.M.) ha/year: 10 - 12 t/ha
Brute Protein in D.M.: 8 - 10%
Palatability: Excellent
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Owing to its high resistance to drought and low temperatures millet is an excellent option in the rotation of annual crops to allow the soil to recover and retain soil humidity when planted after the commercial crop has been harvested It is also widely used as animal feed during the ...
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