White Millet - Raw Seed (lb)

White Millet (Panicum miliaceum) is a fast-growing warm-season annual grass used to provide seasonal soil cover, produce biomass, and maintain living roots between primary crops. Its quick establishment and upright growth make it a practical choice for home gardens, orchards, vineyards, and agricultural fields where open soil needs temporary protection during warm weather. White Millet can be planted alone or combined with legumes and broadleaf species to add grassy growth and fibrous roots to a diverse cover crop program.

Best planted in late spring or early summer after the danger of frost has passed and soils have warmed, White Millet performs best in full sun and a firm, well-prepared seedbed. Its fibrous root system helps hold the soil surface in place and contributes belowground plant material, while its leafy top growth can be mowed or incorporated as green manure. Because it matures relatively quickly, White Millet works well in seasonal rotations and in planting windows that may be too short for longer-growing cover crops.

Use White Millet to cover fallow ground, add warm-season biomass, compete with weeds, and diversify crop rotations. Mow or incorporate the stand before mature seed develops when reseeding is not desired. Its manageable growth and adaptability make it a dependable option for growers seeking a straightforward grass cover crop for the warmer months.

For other seasonal cover crops and green manure options, explore our full collection of cover crop seeds.

White Millet – Fast-Growing Warm Season Cover Crop

Did You Know? White Millet has a dense, fibrous root system that helps bind the upper soil layer while contributing organic material both above and below ground.

• Seeding Rate: 20–25 lb per acre; approximately 7–9 oz per 1,000 sq ft
• Planting Depth: Sow approximately 0.5–1 inch deep into a firm, prepared, weed-free seedbed
• Germination: Typically begins within 5–10 days under warm, evenly moist conditions
• Plant Height: Commonly reaches approximately 2'–4', depending on growing conditions
• Growth Cycle: Fast-growing warm-season annual grass suited to short and moderate planting windows
• Uses: Seasonal soil cover, green manure, biomass production, weed competition, crop rotation, and mixed cover crop plantings
• Facts to Note: No inoculant is required; mow or incorporate before mature seed forms if volunteer plants are not desired

Contains: 100% White Millet Seed