Millet, Golden German

Golden German millet is a warm season (C4) crop that requires more heat units for production than wheat or barley which are (C3) annuals. Golden German millet is relatively later maturing, and therefore potentially higher yielding compared to earlier maturing millet species. Depending upon seeding date and growing conditions, Golden German millet will head out about 85-95 days after seeding, whereas Crown millet forms heads about 55-65 days after seeding. Golden German millet has medium stem thickness and numerous broad leaves up the stem. The heads are dense and bristly resembling the heads of the weed Green Foxtail, but much larger. The crop has good resistance to lodging and diseases. The seed is golden yellow in colour. It is shallow rooted, but tolerates short periods of drought during the growing season.