Millet & Canary Grass shaded area Very high dry matter yields

Very high dry matter yields

with varying heights from 20 - 500cm

Sowing rate 35kg/ha (15kg/acre) Sowing time March/April or August/September Sowing depth 15mm (½ inch) or broadcast Sowing instructions –       Drill into a fine tilth –       Moist and warm soil conditions (minimum 5˚C)

therefore only a small amount is added to mixtures

Millet & Canary Grass shaded area Very high dry matter yieldsMillet and canary grass can provide nesting cover with a high protein food source. Both crops are of particular interest to pheasant and partridge but will also attract local wild bird life. Nutrient requirements Game crops require P and K levels to be ADAS Index 2 and benefit from 20 50kg N ha in the seed bed or an application once established. Alternatively the site should be spread with FYM before sowing in the spring. Crop Key Benefits Price per