Millet should be planted after soil temperatures have warmed to about 65°F, relatively late in the season. Millet does well in warm, fertile soils; it often works well to plow and work in a manured sod in early spring. The seedbed should be very well-drained, and firm.

In which month millets are grown?

Millets require warm temperatures for germination and development & are sensitive to frost. For these reasons, they are normally planted from mid-June to mid-July month. Optimum soil temperatures for seed germination are between 68°F and 86°F.

How long does it take millet to grow?

Remember, it takes 60 days to grow millet to maturity (good seed formation). If it is not raining and weather allows, you can cut, bale and remove the hay within a week.