Read more Canadian Forage Pearl Millet – 101 CFPM-101 Characteristics CFPM-101 Performs well on soils low in fertility and low pH up to 4.5 A highly drought tolerant crop Recommended for Grazing, green chop, silage for dairy, beef, sheep, goat and horses Forage dry matter yield of 7.5 to 15 t/ha with crude protein range from 15-19% Rapid regeneration capacity First cutting would be ready in about 45-50 days after planting, second and third cuts are ready after 25-30 days. It has no prussic acid and other toxic components like nitrates It helps in building soil organic matter when used as a cover crop Significant levels of nutrients are added to soil improving fertility and soil structure CFPM-101 achieves excellent control of root lesion nematodes (RLN) in potato, tobacco and other vegetables crops. Download Full Facts Sheet Download PDF Read more
Read more Canadian Sweet Stem Pearl Millet Hybrid – 7 CSSPMH-7 Characteristics Recommended for one time harvest to make silage or extraction of sweet sap (similar to sweet sorghum) Dry matter yield of 10- 12 tons/ha Very leafy and takes 65 to 75 days in southwestern Ontario and Quebec for grain to reach dough stage. With the Brix rate of 15-18%, sap contains 8-10% sucrose, 2-3% glucose and 2-3% fructose This hybrid is higher in forage quality and better for dairy, beef and milking goats. Download Full Facts Sheet Download PDF Read more
