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Cornell University

Cover Crop Guide for NY Growers

Dr. Thomas Björkman, Horticulture Section, Cornell AgriTech

Japanese Millet

Seed Cost

$1/lb

Time Until Control

4-10 mo

Avoidable Problems

Mow at 3 ft to prevent seed formation.

Classic Uses

Potentially wet sites Not as coarse as sorghumXsudangrass.

All uses for Japanese Millet
Management Goal Planting Time
Increase Organic Matter Summer
Reduce Weeds Summer