Foxtail Millet Seed

Foxtail Millet Seed

Foxtail millet is a fast-growing warm-season annual commonly used for temporary seeding, erosion control, and emergency forage production. It germinates quickly and establishes dense, short-term ground cover, making it ideal for stabilizing newly disturbed soils during summer projects or construction work.

Product Details

• Warm-season annual grass

• Rapid germination for quick soil stabilization

• Provides dense, short-term ground cover

• Ideal for erosion control on newly disturbed areas

• Can be used as an emergency forage or hay crop

• Short growth cycle, typically ready for harvest in 45–60 days

• Suitable for double-cropping systems

• Adaptable to a variety of soil types

Best Uses

• Temporary erosion control

• Construction site stabilization

• Cover cropping for weed suppression

• Hay production

• Emergency forage crop

Planting Information

Planting Time:
Late spring to early summer once soil temperatures reach 65–70°F and frost risk has passed.

Seeding Depth:
¼" – ½"

Seeding Rates

• Drilled: 15–20 lb per acre

• Broadcast: 20–30 lb per acre

Growing Conditions

Foxtail millet performs best in well-drained soils but is adaptable to many soil types. Applying nitrogen fertilizer according to soil test recommendations can help maximize growth and yield.

Harvest Considerations

When grown for hay, foxtail millet should be harvested before seed heads fully mature to help prevent potential mouth irritation in livestock.