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Echinochloa frumentacea Japanese millet, billion-dollar grass

Previous scientific name(s): Echinochloa crus-galli ssp. edulis, Echinochloa crus-galli var. frumentacea, Panicum frumentaceum, Echinochloa frumen

 

Warm season, cold tolerant, tall, coarse annual grass. Adapted to all soils but thrives on wet and swampy soils. Provides an excellent source of cover and food for waterfowl. Also used to provide short term cover while perennials are establishing.

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Species Attributes

Height:

25 in.

Life Form:

Bunchgrass

Native or Introduced:

Introduced

Season:

Warm

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

12 - 14 in.

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Average

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Average

Soil pH
Acidic:

Average

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Marginal

Seeding Rate:

25 - 40 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

32.20 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

143,000

Germination Time:

Days

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Planting Season:

Spring Summer

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