What is the Japanese millet?

Japanese millet, or echinochloa esculenta , is a rapidly growing annual grass, which is grown in Southeast Asia, where it is consumed by humans and animals and is also used to control soil erosion. Very nutritious crop, also grown in the northeastern United States, where it is known as Barnyard Millet, because it is mainly used for animal feed. Japanese millet will grow almost anywhere, even in bad or heavy soil that will not hold many other crops, and is often used as a cover crop.

This crop of fodder grows to 4 feet (1.2 meters) high or more and produces clusters of small red seeds above large, wide leaves. Japanese millet grows well in colder weather and is considered better than other varieties because it will tolerate dry and undulating soils. It can also be sown earlier than most other millet types and is ready to harvest in just 45 days. The extensive root system of this plant helps to prevent the soil during heavy rain. Is soPlanted in wetlands as a food supplement for waterfowl and other birds living in these areas.

Japanese millet is sometimes called duck millet because of the kindness of this bird for his seeds. In migration, it is often planted on several acres. The millet is planted on dry soil and then flooded because the ducks are naturally attracted to the water. The dove and quail also eat seeds and deer also frequent millet, which can be forage on the leaves.

When used as a cover crop, it is important to plant high quality seed to ensure that weed seeds are without weed seeds. Any planting device used should also be clean and without weeds to help control the propagation of weeds. The Japanese millet should be planted in narrow rows with a small spacing between them and should be planted in a different place every few years, if possible. Weeds atrudes are the biggest problems in the military fields, and becauseis consumed by millet, there are not many safe weed kilometers that can be used to remove them.

In addition to weeds, Japanese millet often suffers from significant insect damage. Army worms and grasshoppers are most likely to blend this plant, but there may also be a problem in some areas. Diseases are not very common, but fungal disease called Smut can sometimes infect this type of millet.

While the Japanese millet in commonly consumed in Asian countries, it has recently become more popular in other areas. This is largely caused by a trend towards healthier foods and Miller's eating is a good way to add a whole grain to the diet. It can be replaced by rice or pagan and is added to breads and muffins for crisis and nutritional value. SEP has a high protein content, vitamins B and several minerals.