Species: Pearl millet [Pennisetum americanum (L.) Leeka] Cultivars: Origin: Africa Use: Grazing, silage, hay, wildlife.

Description: General: Life Span: 5-8 feet tall, erect, large compact panicle. Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil: 5.5-7.0 Sandy-loam Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 12-15 lb/A April-May 0.25-0.50 inch $6-8/A; $0.5-0.8/lb June-September 5000-10000 lb/A Notes: Does not cause prussic acid poisoning. May cause nitrate poisoning. Safe to feed to horses. Hay is difficult to cure.